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Developing Europeans’ digital skills: learning from the best

Fewer than 60% of Europeans have basic digital skills and fewer than 30% have above-basic skills, per the EU’s DESI.

Euronews

Australians urged to ditch snobby attitude to trades

Vocational training should be held in the same 'esteem' as university degrees if the nation is to get on top of its widespread skills shortage.

AAP

New law could see universities sanctioned if they fail to uphold free speech

The government says it will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’

The Independent UK

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Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.

AAP

Hydrogen skills centre to train for growing industry

The NSW government has unveiled plans for its $25 million Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, part of an election commitment to train more workers for the sector.

AAP

How the ACT govt is trying to get back millions caught up in CIT controversy

Disgraced CEO paid more than $700k, and millions spent on contracts.

The Canberra Times

Steel says his actions held former CIT boss to account but Lee doesn't agree

The minister should have had better oversight, the Opposition Leader said.

The Canberra Times

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Secure, high-paying renewable energy jobs becoming a reality

Energy workforce opportunities and challenges lie ahead for NSW.

Newcastle Herald

More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom

As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies.

AAP

Justin Bieber Co-Captains Winning Team at NHL All-Star Game

Justin Bieber co-captained the winning team at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, showcasing his passion for hockey both on and off the ice.

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Fraudulent VET providers targeted in sector crackdown

New laws introduced to parliament will make it easier for fake training organisations to be suspended from operating to better protect students.

AAP

ACT pitch for $24m future energy skills hub at Fyshwick CIT

'Sparkies will have to come off the tools' to help out

The Canberra Times

Pint-sized cohort to train as brewers in Canberra's beer industry

A unique training model will boost a new generation or brewers.

The Canberra Times

NSW to get lion's share of free TAFE places

Nearly 150,000 fee-free TAFE places will be made available in NSW as governments try to address skills shortages in critical sectors.

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Apprentice dropouts in sights amid cost of living woes

Apprentice dropouts and more inclusive training are in Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor's sights in unveiling a new crackdown on dodgy skills providers.

The Independent UK

T-levels rollout criticised as ‘just half complete health and science courses’

Shadow skills minister Toby Perkins said the dropout rate was ‘incredibly concerning for the future of the health service’.

Fortune

Skills may hold higher currency than degrees, claims LinkedIn VP

Skills-based hiring is on the up, but it’s bad news for Gen Z graduates who might lack the skills necessary to navigate the workplace.

Chronicle Live

Retiring Newcastle charity boss speaks out on the fight to give disabled people a voice

Nick Ball has been deputy chief exec for Byker charity Skills for People for more than a decade. He wants to see disabled campaigners empowered to fight for change themselves.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago job placement group appoints CEO, eyes national expansion

Bridget Altenburg joins Skills For Chicagoland’s Future to lead the organization’s expansion to as many as 25 cities.

The Canberra Times

More Canberra students choose apprenticeships, government says

The ACT government wants more students to take up apprenticeships over the summer break.

Chicago Sun-Times

CEO of Skills for Chicagoland’s Future leaving for human resources job at Morningstar

Marie Trzupek Lynch founded the job placement organization in 2012 and now has it on a national expansion campaign.

ABC News

'Secret' report handed to former government predicts shortage of 100,000 carers within five years

A report the skills minister says was received and kept secret a year ago says Australia will face a shortfall of 100,000 care workers within the next five years.

Birmingham Post

10 Questions with Scott Bullock, principal at Newcastle College

Mr Bullock is the latest business leader to answer our questions

The Canberra Times

'Canberrans deserve to know': questions for Steel over CIT

Elizabeth Lee has called on the government to be upfront.

The Canberra Times

CIT did not follow procurement board advice in $4.99 million contract

Documents released by the government also appeared to show CIT wanted to award the contract without an open tender process.

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