Although often operating in the background, IBSA has an important role to play in Australian manufacturing.
The work of ensuring that vocational education courses are up to date is one that is
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Ai Group’s new report reveals major skill gaps
A new report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has identified critical skill issues facing Australian businesses, with 75 per cent of employers reporting skill shortages and 99 per
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Australia’s Chief Scientist on techno-optimism, renewable energy and encouraging STEM
Dr Alan Finkel took over as Australia’s new Chief Scientist on January 25 this year.
He is a respected neuroscientist, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and was the Chancellor of
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Australia’s Chief Scientist on techno-optimism, renewable energy and encouraging STEM
Dr Alan Finkel, a neuroscientist, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, took over as Australia’s new Chief Scientist on January 25 this year.
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Pre-apprenticeship courses ticket to career in growth industries
TAFE Queensland SkillsTech's pre-apprenticeship courses are recommended for young people wanting careers in STEM industries.
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New STEM resource for schools
The Office of the Chief Scientist has published the first national STEM Programme Index.
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Australian youth least confident about technology – survey
Young Australians, relatively speaking, are not confident that they have the necessary technical skills for a successful future career, according to research.
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Employers unhappy with literacy and numeracy levels
Most Australian employers feel low levels of workforce literacy and numeracy are harming their businesses, according to a survey by the Australian Industry Group.
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Deakin University opens state-of-the-art engineering training centre
Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus yesterday officially opened its new, $55 million Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET) facility.
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Melbourne’s ‘Day of STEM’
Companies including Telstra, Optus, and Lockheed Martin are teaming up with schools and universities for a ‘Day of STEM’ in Melbourne tomorrow.
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Nearly a quarter of Australians undertaking vocational training
Nearly a quarter of Australians aged 15 to 64 undertook some form of vocational education and training in 2014, according to new data.
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WA students build battery-powered jet ski
A team of students from The University of Western Australia has built Australia’s first electric personal jet ski.
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Dealing with Australia’s STEM shortage
An Australian program, which links schools with industry in a collaborative environment, is successfully engaging students in an engineering future. Alan Johnson reports.
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Ford touring schools to promote STEM skills
Ford Australia will tour Victorian and New South Wales schools from September to December in an effort to inspire children to careers in the automotive industry.
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Investing in workplace literacy pays off: report
Employers investing in LLN programs in their workplaces can expect to see returns on investment of between 102 and 163 per cent, according to new research.
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$100 million Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre launched
Swinburne University has officially launched its new $100 million Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre at Hawthorn.
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RMIT and Okuma Australia form alliance
RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct ha become an authorised Okuma machine operation and programming training facility.
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Cut tax on small business by 5pc: Bill Shorten
Labor would cut the tax on small business to 25 per cent and place a greater emphasis on science and technology, says Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
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Australian team named for WorldSkills 2015 [VIDEO]
WorldSkills Australia has announced the names of the 25 competitors to compete at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in Brazil.
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STEM skills crucial for workforce: research
STEM skills are highly valued by industry but there is a mismatch between the skills employers want and those of job applicants, according to new research.
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