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New free TAFE courses aim to develop manufacturing skills

07 April, 2025

The NSW Government has announced four new free TAFE courses designed to upskill Australians and support employment opportunities in the manufacturing industry.


The engineering workforce is critical to securing Australia's future

02 April, 2025

Engineers Australia says the next federal government needs to prioritise real action on developing Australia's engineering workforce.


Engineers Australia introduces Cyber Engineering Area of Practice

25 February, 2025

Engineers Australia has introduced a Cyber Engineering Area of Practice to allow engineers to achieve Chartered status in Cyber Engineering.


OMRON opens regional HQ at Western Sydney University

02 December, 2024

OMRON has partnered with Western Sydney University to strengthen Western Sydney as a hub for digital transformation and advanced manufacturing.


NSW announces TAFE Centre of Excellence in the Hunter

31 October, 2024

The NSW Government has announced funding to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle.


CSIRO offers STEM internships to WA food and beverage industry

11 October, 2024

Twenty paid internships are on offer to match businesses with ambitious STEM students in Western Australia.


Rockwell provides training tech for Queensland advanced manufacturing lab

04 October, 2024

Rockwell Automation is providing technologies to form part of a smart manufacturing lab to train the next generation of Australian engineers.


TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to open in Western Sydney

09 September, 2024

The Centre of Excellence in Wetherill Park will enable apprentices to access degree-level learning while retaining a focus on existing hands-on skills.


Queensland launches new manufacturing centre of excellence

29 August, 2024

The Queensland Government and Manufacturing Skills Queensland have announced a new $7.1 million skills and training facility in Maryborough.


Victoria announces funding for clean economy manufacturing skills

21 August, 2024

The Victorian Government has announced a nearly $9 million funding package to bolster the state's clean economy workforce.


Revolutionising training with HYDAC's mixed reality

01 August, 2024

Mixed reality is a powerful tool that enhances the skills and capabilities of hydraulic technicians in real time and provides in-field support.


Cisco and Rockwell to collaborate on digital transformation in APAC

29 July, 2024

Cisco and Rockwell Automation have announced they will collaborate to advance industrial automation and enhance digital skills within the APAC region.


La Trobe degree supports skilled migrant engineers

01 July, 2024

Despite a high demand for engineers in Australia, many skilled migrant engineers find themselves without employment.


Manufacturing skills alliance for Queensland

01 July, 2024

The Manufacturing Alliance and Manufacturing Skills Queensland have announced a strategic partnership.


Technical and trade skills in short supply: Ai Group

14 June, 2024

Australian Industry Group has released survey data showing technicians and trades workers are in high demand, and increasingly hard to find.


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