As part of its $292.5 million investment into new industry clusters, the federal government is inviting those that will be impacted by the looming skills shortage to offer their guidance on how the clusters should operate.
The new industry clusters model – as groups of aligned industries – will replace the 67 industry reference committees and six skills service organisations and is expected to be fully operational by 1 January 2023. The reforms will ensure courses and qualifications in the sector are driven by and better meet the needs of industry, as well as students.
The Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert, said interested organisations are encouraged to develop their applications for the grants now that will close on 31 March 2022.
“As our economy roars back we need a skills and training system that is well-positioned to meet our evolving workforce needs into the future,” Mr Robert said.
“That’s why we’re investing in new Industry Clusters that will strengthen employer leadership and engagement in the VET sector.
“This will ensure courses and qualifications in the sector are driven by, and better meet, the needs of industry, as well as students.
“I encourage all industry leaders with an interest in the future of our VET sector to work with your aligned industry sectors to develop an application.”
More details can be found at: https://www.dese.gov.au/skills-reform/skills-reform-overview/industry-engagement-reforms
