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Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador: Dusti-lee Franchi
For Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador Dusti-lee Franchi, an Australian Apprenticeship has allowed her to explore a career choice in Vehicle Painting. “I wanted to be a hairdresser and when I found out it wasn’t for me I looked at what I…
Female Trade Champions Lead The Way on IWD
Three of WorldSkills Australia’s young trade champions are speaking out on International Women’s Day to inspire the next generation of young females to consider a trade. Louise Azzopardi, Dusti-lee Franchi and Hannah Terry are young women excelling in skills fields…
WorldSkills Australia Backs #HeForShe Gender Equality Campaign
Hundreds of past and present WorldSkills competitors, volunteers and supporters have pledged their support for gender equality, through the United Nations’ #HeForShe campaign. WorldSkills Australia CEO Brett Judd said the organisation was committed to working towards gender equality in vocational…
Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) Award Ceremony
Three WorldSkills Competitors received the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) overseas travel Award in a ceremony at Brisbane Parliament House on Friday 7th of March 2017. This year, the awards included three scholarships for young vocational training graduates: ● Adrian Clark,…
Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador: Scott Shearan
Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador Scott Shearan knows the first-hand value in investing in an Australian Apprenticeship. “To be successful in my trade,” Scott explains, “you need to be open to learning new things, always be switched on, and constantly be on…
National Medalists Win $8k International Award
Sixteen national competition medalists have been selected to take part in the BBM Youth Support Award for Skilled Futures Award to further their training and professional development through work experience in the UK next year. Following their success at the…
National Medalists to Promote Vocational Education and Training as Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors
Established by the Department of Education and Training in 2011, the Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors Program aims to raise the status of the Australian apprenticeships system by showcasing real success stories. The Ambassadors speak to school leavers, career changers, educators and…
Australia’s Top Experts Selected to Support Skills Squad in Contention for Abu Dhabi
A team of 23 experts have been selected to train the 2017 Skills Squad in preparation for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. The 24 young men and women were selected to join the Skills Squad after their successful performances at the…
Results: 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition
Congratulations to the medallists! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the highlights videos from the 2016 National Competition. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SKILL MEDAL NAME REGION TRAINING PROVIDER EMPLOYER Auto Electrical Gold Scott Shearan…
WorldSkills Champions Forum
While this year’s national competitors are hoping to secure their place in WorldSkills Australia’s family of champions, 2013 Skillaroo Jessica Martin will be flying to Niagara, Canada, to participate in the 2016 WorldSkills Champions Forum. Jessica will join other WorldSkills…
Young jewellers wow at the International Jewellery Fair
It was Sydney’s turn to be wowed by this year’s national competitors, this time at the International Jewellery Fair. Tyrus Shay and Nicolai Tharaap Proesser demonstrated their jewellery-making skills in front of thousands of visitors and exhibitors from 27-29 August…
Competitor Spotlight: Jason Kilsby
Apprentice electrician Jason Kilsby is an ideal example of aspiration meeting opportunity. At just 20 years old, the boy from Port MacDonnel, SA, has always had a fascination with electronics. When it came time to explore his career options, Jason…
In Memoriam: Peter van den Berg
We would like to reach out to a member of the WorldSkills family who have sadly lost a treasured friend and colleague yesterday. Peter van den Berg was the Operational Director and Technical Delegate of WorldSkills Netherlands. If Peter was…
Young “Skills Olympians” chasing glory at National Trade Comp
As the Rio 2016 Olympians wrap up their celebrations, Australia’s top apprentices, trainees and students are preparing to go for gold at Australia’s largest trades and skills competition in just a few short weeks. These talented young people will join…
In Memoriam: John Hardy
It is with great sadness that we advise that WorldSkills Australia has lost another cherished member of our family. John “Johnny” Hardy passed away on Monday morning at the age of 71. Everyone that knew John described him as a…
Competitor Spotlight: Dusti-lee Franchi
For vehicle painter Dusti-Lee Franchi, an unexpected passion led to a great career opportunity and bred an industry champion. At just 20 years old, Dusti-Lee didn’t originally have her sights set on a career in vehicle painting, having first decided…
WorldSkills Australia competitors named as regional finalists for the Queensland Training Awards
Queensland tradies continue to impress as four WorldSkills Australia competitors are named as regional finalists for the 2016 Queensland Training Awards. Amongst the talented young people up for the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award are 2014 National gold…
Nation’s top fridgies win big at National Refrigeration Competition
After three intense days of competition, the winners of the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Refrigeration Competition were all smiles as they received gold, silver and bronze medals: GOLD MEDALLIST Nathan McHugh Brisbane Region TAFE Queensland SkillsTech SILVER MEDALLIST Hayden McColl…
2016 Ern MacDonald Fellowship: Who came out on top?
History was made last month as two extraordinary young people were announced the joint winners of the 2016 Ern MacDonald Fellowship. WINNERS: Sharlene Kidd, Perth North Region Peter Ives, Hunter Region RUNNER-UP: Sam Glisson, Ballarat Wimmera Region FINALISTS: Harley Clements,…
In Memoriam: John Kuilart
It is with deep sadness that we advise that WorldSkills Australia trainer/mentor for Refrigeration, John Kuilart passed away late last week at the age of 62. Those of you that knew him would know how passionate John was in his…