Interview on ABC Radio Queensland Jennah's training journey started when her brother, also a refrigeration technician, asked her to help out a few hours a week. From there, Jennah grew a keen interest in the industry and, with the completion of her Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in 2021, she is believed to be the only qualified female refrigeration technician in Cairns – a statistic she's hoping to help change. Jennah was named the 2022 Queensland Apprentice of the Year and 2022 Australian Apprentice of the Year at the Australian Training Awards.  "Sharing my story ..read more

Interview with Faith Sylvia Australia is facing a digital skills shortage. Australia needs 1.2 million Tech workers by 2030 according to a report by the Tech council of Australia.  The report also states that - 1 in 2 students state that they have never been taught about digital careers. - Only 33% of young women consider a career in tech, compared to 69% of men. And that the main source of future tech workers will come from people transitioning from other parts of the economy, With us today is one of the new workers in the tech industry- doing exactly that- transitioning from one indust ..read more

RPL is not well understood but if you already have industry experience it could help you get formally recognized for those skills and potentially help you to forward your career or help you land the job you have always wanted. This Podcast will examine what RPL is specifically in the human services sector, the opportunities, and how to access them. Our guest is Lisa Bale, HSSO National RPL Project Lead ..read more

This podcast series explores the world of mineral and resources careers in Australia. With hundreds of diverse career choices open across the mining and energy sector, opportunities exist on remote sites, in city-based offices and high-tech control and management centres, in science as well as computer laboratories, in a mix of locations across Australia, the mining industry is driving a recruitment program to showcase the career opportunities and diversity of work in the industry. They are asking people to be part of the solution, to take up the challenge and help change the industry, drive s ..read more

People associate jobs with “care’ as personal care but there are diverse careers within with industry. The opportunities are extensive in the Human services sector.  This podcast examines examine what the job opportunities are and what skills are needed as well as where to get your qualification.  Australia will need to find 250,000 workers in the next 10 years, many of these will need to come from young people. Our guests for this episode are Michelle Hurford who works at Mercy service  which provides community and in-home support across various parts of Newcastle, Lake Macquar ..read more

Episode 1: The world of careers in the  of Human Services sector. Australia will need to find 250,000 workers in the next 10 years, many of these will need to come from young people. This podcast  looks to provide information and give advice on Human Services (what is it, where are the jobs, what skills do you need and where do you get them) as well as discuss their partnership with Year13 Positive Humanity   The guest speaker is Jodi Schmidt- CEO of HSSO   ..read more

Digital is “the new black” for companies that want to thrive.  But what does “digital” really mean? Is it about technology? A new way of engaging with customers? Cost saving? Search Engine Optimisation? Remote capable handsets? Smart phones? Cloud computing? What does it all mean?   We are sitting down with Patrick Kidd today who is the CEO of the Digital Skills Organisation to explore what it all means, look at possible pathways and training options and talk on technology careers.  ..read more

AUSMESA:  Dr Gavin Lind and Savanne Canobie .  An interview with  2 people in the industry:  Savanne)who has undertaken an apprenticeship in the industry and also been incredibly successful in winning awards and accolades for her work, obtaining insights and her view on the work and the industry- reality verses perception, insights and advice, and  Gavin who is a leading spokesperson and industry expert  who issues some of the emerging skills and needs of the industry - new technology, sustainable practices and careers ..read more

Interview with Faith Sylvia Australia is facing a digital skills shortage. Australia needs 1.2 million Tech workers by 2030 according to a report by the Tech council of Australia.  The report also states that - 1 in 2 students state that they have never been taught about digital careers. - Only 33% of young women consider a career in tech, compared to 69% of men. And that the main source of future tech workers will come from people transitioning from other parts of the economy, With us today is one of the new workers in the tech industry- doing exactly that- transitioning from one indust ..read more

This SBAT pathways  podcast series  is brought to you by the New South Wales Department of Education. It explores  the journey and pathway of high school students who decided to incorporate Vocational Education subjects in their final years at school and the thoughts and insights on making the decision . We ask questions on how they made their decision and how did they actually incorporate the apprenticeship or the traineeship into their HSC studies, their individual programs, the reason why they chose this pathway. We finish up with their suggestions to other students who are ..read more