A new generation of young Western Australians is getting a hands-on taste of the meat industry, with six students from Perth metropolitan schools now well into their second term of the AMP20117 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) through South Metropolitan TAFE. The VET in Schools program gives students the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification while completing high school, combining classroom learning with practical training in a real and simulat

This National Careers Week, we’re highlighting the people and groups that provide career guidance and information. To our "CAREER PRACTITIONERS".... who enthusiastically provide career information and services to young people, job seekers, career changers and people returning to work. We love what you do! We have WA Jobs and Skills Centres, Western Australia's one-stop shops for careers, training and employment advice and assistance. Services are free, and accessible to all

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On 18 March 2026, a diverse group of leaders, educators, industry representatives and community voices came together at Mineral Resources Park for the inaugural Skills on Country Network Forum. Grounded in the powerful theme of strengthening Indigenous connection to careers, the forum marked an important step in supporting First Nations young people as they move towards graduation and transition into meaningful work and training pathways. Held in association with the Waalitj

Can Do Training students with additional learning needs gain valuable interview experience through mock interviews supported by FFTITC CEO On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Tony Palladino, Chief Executive Officer of the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (FFTITC), had the pleasure of supporting students at Can Do Training by participating in a series of mock job interviews. The session formed part of a broader program coordinated by Marilyn Garbin, who delivered pra

There is positive news for the veterinary industry, with Veterinary Nurses now included on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List for 2026. This change means that additional funding and support is available for veterinary nurse employers that choose to employ a trainee. For many businesses, traineeships are the preferred pathways for veterinary nurse workers, but the cost and time required to train new staff can be a barrier. The inclusion of veterinary nursing on the p

AgriSkills Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Agriculture The AgriSkills Forum, held on 15 September 2025 at the WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, brought together educators, industry leaders, and training providers to explore how Western Australia can develop a skilled, adaptable agricultural workforce. The forum featured presentations from CSIRO, TAFE, and industry networks, as well as a tour of Cunderdin Ag College facilities. The forum reinforced a shared commitment