WorldSkills Lyon 2024: GAN Australia Study Tour During 9-15 September 2024 AEN and GAN Australia supported the WorldSkills international competition in Lyon France and participated in a number of other meetings and events to promote the work we do in Australia and strengthen relationships with international stakeholders. Approximately 60 other Australian delegates attended the events [...]
Upskilling supervisors of apprentices in Fiji Supervisors play an important role in the journey of an apprentice, impacting on their career from the commencement of the apprenticeship. Recognising this important role for supervisors, the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with Fiji National University (FNU) decided to roll out training for supervisors that would enhance [...]
Changing from ANZSCO to OSCA The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a new standard for occupations, after announcing earlier this year that they and Statistics NZ would be developing new country specific standards. The Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) will replace the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), being [...]
Federal budget – wrap Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the 24/25 Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May. Skills were a central feature of a Budget that aims to “train the skilled workforce we need right across the economy” (Media release, Minister O’Connor). This blog post covers key Budget features related [...]
Australian Apprenticeships combine employment with training, in an 'earn and learn' model. Apprenticeships and traineeships support workers to develop their skills in an industry-relevant manner, preparing them for a career in their chosen occupation. Employers use apprenticeships and traineeships as a way to bring skilled staff into their workplace. You can read more about [...]
GAN Australia, in collaboration with Westvic Staffing Solutions, announced two scholarship winners at the annual AEN Apprenticeships Luncheon this week. The winners represent the highest quality in the Australian Apprenticeships system, and will use their scholarships to take their skills international. Jayme - WorldSkills Australia winner Jayme is a carpenter from regional Victoria, who completed [...]
Global apprenticeship body introduces best practice accreditation for Australian businesses The Quality Apprenticeships Employer Accreditation will be an instantly recognisable signal of quality in recruiting talent and dealing with public and private customers. GAN Australia, the Australian arm of the global organisation supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), is introducing an accreditation system that [...]
The Australian Apprenticeships Priority List (AAPL) is used as part of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives System to determine which employers and apprentices are eligible for financial incentives. Employers who take on apprentices in roles listed on the AAPL may receive higher incentives than if the role isn't on the AAPL. Apprentices in 'clean energy' [...]
Choosing an apprenticeship over university, especially with high marks, is a bold statement in a society that often equates academic success with university education. It’s a choice that challenges norms and broadens the definition of success. It empowers young individuals to tailor their education to their strengths, interests, and career aspirations. Gary Workman, GAN [...]
The Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is designed to support learners develop the skills and knowledge for work, and to enable employers to hire and upskill staff with the skills and knowledge needed in the workplace. Australian Apprenticeships take this one step further: learners are employed while undertaking their VET qualification, and [...]
