National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning dispelling outdated myths and showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) has been the foundation of Australia’s strong and vibrant economy. It has produced industry leaders, it offers great diversity, new and exciting career paths, supports our resources and primary industries, builds our cities, supports our tourism, our monuments, our heritage and much, much more.
This years theme is A Universe of Skills: Go Beyond Your Imagination
Now moving into its twelfth year, National Skills Week will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week is dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.
Past years achieved much, with unparalleled media coverage accompanied by the practical inclusions of over 500 known events taking place across the country delivering engaging and inspirational messages, promoting the VET sector generally.
National Skills Week is an initiative of SkillsOne, who will once again be driving the initiative working with government and stakeholders to achieve unique and beneficial outcomes, accompanied and supported by unprecedented media coverage.
We want you to play a part, practically organising, showcasing activities and events during the week (August 22-28). There are many ways you can be involved.
The VisionTo raise the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential, and how they can contribute to a successful, modern economy.
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The MissionTo articulate and advocate – “learning by doing is as important as academic learning”. To showcase examples of the many pathways to success and to dispel some of the out-dated myths often associated with vocational training. |
Where is National Skills Week happening?
National Skills Week events and activities will be taking place all over the country. For a detailed listing of the events and activities that are happening, and where they are taking place, head to our Events Listing page. Can’t find anything in your area? Why not coordinate an activity yourself! Check out the Get Involved page for further information.
Who is behind National Skills Week?
National Skills Week is an initiative of SkillsOne Television and is supported by Australian, State and Territory Governments. SkillsOne has been the active participant driving the working relationship and partnership with stakeholders to assist the Australian Government in meeting the unique challenges to address national skill and labour demands and provide opportunity for Australians young and old, to benefit from a growth economy. For more information on our sponsors and supporters, and how you can become a sponsor, head to our Support page.
Why do we need a National Skills Week?
Australia continues to experience an increase in demand for skilled labour, which requires increased workforce participation, increased skill attainment and the employment of attraction and retention strategies. A large part of addressing this issue is providing ample education and information about the career and training possibilities and opportunities that are available to all Australians. National Skills Week aims to raise the awareness of the diversity of training and career opportunities available, pathways into training and education, and the importance of trades, skills and VET to today’s society. For further information on the aims and objectives of National Skills Week, check out our Mission Statement.