The Hon Steve Irons MP
- Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships
The Hon Steve Irons was sworn in as Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships on 29 May 2019.
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'Energising Tasmania' agreement signed
The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have signed an agreement that will support thousands of Tasmanians through the delivery of fee-free training to develop a skilled workforce for the…
Strengthening the digital technologies and human services care workforce
Work to grow Australia’s skilled workforce is underway with the commencement of Skills Organisation Pilots to support the digital technology and human services care industries.
Online resources to help young people navigate career pathways
Schools, parents, employers and educators can now access resources to better support secondary students making decisions about their future careers, following the launch of the schooltowork…
Australia takes the lead in Training and Skilling a Global Workforce
The Morrison Government has reaffirmed its commitment to position Australia as a world leader in delivering quality vocational education and training (VET), with the launch of the VET…
Inspiring VET alumni stories shared via new portal
The Morrison Government is making it easier to engage with Australia’s world-class vocational education and training (VET) graduates, training providers and employers.
Celebrating Australia’s best in Vocational Education and Training
Australia’s world-class vocational education and training (VET) sector was honoured last night at the 2019 Australian Training Awards in Brisbane.
Augmented reality welder training centre launched in Caboolture
The Australian Government has provided $750,000 to establish an Augmented Reality Welder Training Centre in Caboolture, Queensland, to train and upskill local welding apprentices and workers.
Better support for Australian Apprentices and Employers
The Morrison Government is making it easier than ever for employers to recruit, train and retain apprentices.
Burnie to boost youth employment through Industry Training Hub
Young people in Tasmania’s north-west will soon have improved opportunities to build their skills and choose occupations in demand in their region, through a new Industry Training Hub announced in…
National Defence Industry Skilling and Workforce Summit
*Check against delivery* Thank you to Dr Kearnan for the warm introduction.
Shining a light on Australia’s best in vocational education and training
Australia’s world-class vocational education and training sector is in the spotlight, with the finalists for the 2019 Australian Training Awards revealed today.
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