Governments need to offer formal skills training

In the battle to attract and retain skilled workforces, governments need to offer formal training opportunities.

19 October, 2022

SA councils to apply revised training standards

The new training regime will give council members a grounding in civic, legal and behavioural responsibilities.

12 October, 2022

Libraries evolving to meet digital demands

Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.

31 July, 2018

Vision and skill drive digital transformation

From digital leadership to cloud cover, there’s a lot that government can learn from the digital practices of other sectors, writes Lourens Swanepoel.

21 June, 2018

Government should lead AI certification: Finkel 

Australia’s Chief Scientist has urged the Federal Government to use its purchasing power to reward ethical conduct by providers of artificial intelligence. 

21 May, 2018

Cyber security: call for mandatory APS training

As education providers rush to roll out new cyber security courses for government professionals, an expert has called for mandatory training across the public sector.

21 May, 2018

IT literacy: training to upskill public sector on the cloud

A new program aims to boost cloud computing skills in the public sector and upskill workers on data security as the Commonwealth’s transition to cloud-based infrastructure gains traction.

23 April, 2018

Local governance: data highlights training needs

As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.

16 April, 2018

Digital innovation requires new commissioning approach: Shetler

Government tries to build digital products the same way it builds bridges, says the former CEO of Digital Transformation Office.

16 March, 2018

TVET’s ROI

What ROI can individuals, organisations and governments expect from TVET?

31 August, 2017

Industry events: to attend or not to attend, that is the question

Professional development is an essential ingredient of your personal brand.

26 June, 2017

Support for women working remotely in blokey industries

eMentoring for success.

9 August, 2016

Government funds AIM office in ACT

By Paul Hemsley A training and management centre from the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) has been opened in the ACT with funding from the Australian Government. Located in the centre of Canberra’s business district, Childer’s Square, the Australian Government under the Commonwealth Government Industry and Indigenous Skill Centre Program contributed $470000 in funding. ACT […]

25 May, 2012

Skills boosted for mining and construction

Specialist training will be provided in Western Australia in mining and construction following an upgrade of a South Guildford skills centre. The training will be open to almost 420 students after $10 million was spent extending the existing WesTrac National Skills Training Centre of Excellence – funded by the Australian Government in partnership with WesTrac […]

4 May, 2012