New Industry Skills Council to shape SA’s future workforce
19 March 2019
The State Government’s new Industry
Skills Councils will shape
South Australia’s future
workforce by
providing critical advice on priorities around
skills, training and
workforce development.
South Australia’s eight new Industry Skills Councils were established at
the start of the year under the revitalised Training and Skills
Commission and chaired by Michael Boyce.
The initiative is part of the State Government’s broad reforms to
rebuild South Australia’s training system.
Minister for Industry and Skills David Pisoni said the Marshall Liberal
Government is growing employment and training opportunities for more
South Australians while recognising the need for government investment
to be aligned with industry requirements.
“We are listening to the needs of industry, critical in ensuring
South Australia is able to take advantage of the massive
opportunities coming our way, particularly in growth industries such as
Defence, space, cyber-security, health and disability,” he said.
There’s also been an enthusiastic response from 80 volunteer members
from industry, business and peak bodies to the Industry Skills Councils,
following a call from South Australia’s Training and Skills Commission.
“It’s been great to see such an enthusiastic response from individuals
from a wide range of industries who want to have a greater say in
shaping the skills of South Australia’s workforce,” Minister Pisoni
said.
“Members will play an important role in ensuring that the voice of
industry is heard loud and clear, and our training investment is
directly aligned to employers’ needs in each industry sector,” Minister
Pisoni said.
“They will also provide an important link to help realise the $203
million Skilling South Australia initiative to create an additional
20,800 apprenticeships and traineeships over the next four years.
“During our consultation, a recurring theme was the importance of
industry-input into skills planning, and this has been confirmed by the
keen response we’ve seen through the expression of interest process.
“I’m heartened by this vote of confidence from industry, and I look
forward to progressing our Skilling South Australia initiative with the
Industry Skills Councils.”
For more information on Skilling South Australia and how the Marshall
Liberal Government is supporting employers and job seekers through new
training and skilling opportunities visit the Skills Gateway website,
https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.
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Source: South Australian Government - www.premier.sa.gov.au
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External Links: https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/
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