Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance

The publication is the newest release from the VET National Data Asset (VNDA), established by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) in partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The VNDA data reveals impressive outcomes for VET graduates, showcasing significant progress in income, employment, and reduced reliance on income support. Key highlights include: • VET graduates experienced a median income uplift of $11,800, with the highest gains seen in First Nations graduates (+$13,000). • Employment rates also rose, with 84% of VET graduates employed after training, a 15-point increase. • Around 8% of graduates pursued higher education, and 16% advanced to a higher-level VET qualification. • Notably, 39% of graduates who previously received income support are no longer reliant on it two years post-graduation. These results highlight the transformative power of VET in improving lives and career prospects. JSA welcomes feedback and engagement to help shape the focus of future VNDA analysis. Read more here https://buff.ly/4i1zZwp #VETgraduates #VocationalEducation #FirstNationsGraduates #FemaleGraduates #GraduatesWithDisability #IncomeSupportExit #EducationMatters #HigherEducation #CareerSuccess

The Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Roadshow highlights key national priorities shaping Australia's skills, education, and workforce. JSA's Better Together Report drives change through 5 key pillars and focuses on building a robust, more connected skills ecosystem.   JSA provides advice that aims to: ✔️ Increase diversity, with a focus on women in apprenticeships (currently just 10%) ✔️ Prioritise mental health, flexibility, and fair pay ✔️ Address workplace health risks and support healthy work practices.   JSA provides advice on migration, higher education, and VET to inform current and future skills needs. This approach forms the foundation for creating a more integrated national skills system that better addresses Australia's future workforce needs.   Trevor Gauld facilitated the panel session. Panel speakers and other leaders shared how collaboration informs progress: 🗨️ Jodie Wallace explains tripartite collaboration builds trust by addressing issues from diverse perspectives. 🗨️ Ross Kelly highlights JSA's personal relationships and feedback loops, which strengthen its work across jurisdictions and guide national action. 🗨️ Shannon O'Rourke emphasises the urgency of preparing for the clean energy transition and the role of Centres of Excellence in driving collaboration across trades. JSA invites everyone to join the conversation and help shape Australia's workforce of the future.   AUSMASA team in attendance Janet Simmons, Caroline Winter, Deliah Boni   #SkillsForTheFuture #CleanEnergyTransition #WorkforceTransformation

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the Jobs and Skills Report 2024, delivering insights into Australia's current, emerging, and future skills and training needs. The report focuses on 5 strategic pillars: • fostering inclusive participation • understanding today's workforce • shaping Australia's future workforce • optimising pathways and system architecture • activating an informed dialogue 📖 Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3VcBLRB #JobsAndSkills #FutureWorkforce #InclusiveGrowth #AustraliaSkills #WorkforceDevelopment

🚨 Have your say on the future of skills in Australia! The Australian Skills Guarantee aims to tackle skills shortages and improve gender diversity in the construction and ICT sectors. A new discussion paper, open for feedback, proposes updated targets for major ICT projects valued at $10 million or more, set to commence in July 2025. 📅 Submit your feedback by 5 pm AEDT, Friday 29 November 2024. 💬 Join the consultation sessions running from 26-29 November 2024. Visit the website to shape a skilled and inclusive workforce for Australia's future https://buff.ly/4eP5QxI #AustralianSkillsGuarantee #FutureSkills #GenderDiversity #ICT #Construction #SkillsShortage #WorkforceDevelopment #HaveYourSay

We are delighted to have collaborated on the release of CRC TiME’s new report exploring gaps in mine closure education and training. It’s the culmination of a research project seeking to address the impact of mine closures Australia-wide. Dr Gavin Lind, our CEO, said "The report’s findings identify the need for a coordinated approach to address the gap in mine closure and post-mine transition-related education and training." We encourage all organisations impacted by mine closure to read the report and consider the key findings. Click through to the CRC TiME website below for more information.

Energy ministers across Australia are driving the National Hydrogen Regulatory Review to shape the future of hydrogen. They are developing National Hydrogen Codes of Best Practice, starting with hydrogen production and refueling codes. The Codes focus on an adaptive approach to regulatory reform to provide: • improved safety and environmental protection outcomes • national consistency • transparent regulatory pathways • efficient regulatory approvals.  Ministers encourage ongoing consultation to ensure stakeholders contribute to this important work. Please submit your feedback by 11:59 pm Sunday 8 December 2024. Visit the page to have your say and upload your submission. https://buff.ly/4g1xcSc #HydrogenEnergy #CleanEnergy #HydrogenFuture #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #AustraliaHydrogen #RegulatoryReform #HydrogenSafety #NetZero #RenewableEnergy

The exploration and other mining support services sector workforce has steadily expanded to 78,000 from 41,800 workers in 2019. Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections anticipate a further 8% growth through 2033, which would see the workforce grow to 86,400 workers. The sector relies on specialised occupations, such as geologists, geophysicists, metallurgists, mining engineers, and hydrogeologists. These occupations, also identified as critical clean energy occupations, are forecast to grow by 22.5% over the coming years. Technological innovations in the mining industry are rapidly changing, which could be the workforce driver attracting new entrants. Drones, more advanced driverless aerial vehicles, automatic spectroscopic scanning of drill cores, and automatic data processing are emerging technologies in the exploration sector. Explore more insights in the Mining section of our 2024 Workforce Plan https://lnkd.in/gR3xi6Ck We would like to know the topics that need more exploration or insights as we prepare the next version of the Workforce Plan. Please submit your feedback for Workforce Plan 2024 by Friday 29 November 2024. https://lnkd.in/gcS5-ktH #MiningIndustry #GasExploration #CriticalMinerals #MineralResources #MiningInsights

🚨 Have Your Say on our 2024 Workforce Plan! Please share your insights to ensure our 2025 Workforce Plan addresses industry needs and drives growth in the automotive and mining sectors. 🔗 Share your insights before Friday 13 December 2024. The survey includes only 2 questions and takes less than a minute to complete. 👉 Provide Feedback Now https://buff.ly/3XJOBIR If you have not reviewed our Workforce Plan, download it here: 2024 Workforce Plan: Moving Ahead Together. https://buff.ly/4dHAXLg Help create a workforce strategy that drives sustainable growth and skills development across these vital industries. #FutureWorkforce #Automotive #Mining #SkillsDevelopment

Did you know Australia's automotive manufacturing sector generated over $14 billion in revenue from over 3,000 businesses in 2022–23? The Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections forecast the industry to exceed 50,000 workers over the 10 years to May 2033. The 2023 Skills Priority List identifies half of the top 10 occupations in this sector as experiencing a shortage, including 4 out of the top 5 occupations. Key occupations for the sector include: -structural steel and welding trades -product assemblers -vehicle body builders and trimmers -industrial, mechanical and production engineers. Demand factors from the mining industry are helping to drive new automotive manufacturing opportunities. The sector is well positioned to support the local manufacture of electric vehicle components, including batteries, to support Australia's Critical Mineral Strategy. Deep dive into our automotive insights; see the full report. https://lnkd.in/gk3yVj85 We would like to know the topics that need more exploration or insights as we prepare the next version of the Workforce Plan. Please submit your feedback for Workforce Plan 2024 by Friday 29 November 2024. https://lnkd.in/gcS5-ktH #AutomotiveManufacturing #AutomotiveMechanical #AutomotiveProduction

Calling All Women in Hydrogen 🌟 ⏰ Last Chance to join the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for our Hydrogen Electric Vehicles project! Our hydrogen project will develop training products for the safe handling and maintenance of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles as Australia transitions to hydrogen as an alternative fuel. We are seeking skilled women with expertise and professional experience with hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to join our TAG. If you have past committee involvement, the capability to collaborate, and a dedication to advancing this initiative, we are eager to hear from you! Express your Interest by submitting your application by COB Friday 22 November. Let us work together to create aligned, effective training solutions for this emerging technology https://buff.ly/3CjX5hF Stay updated on our progress by joining our project updates list! 🌱🔋 #HydrogenFuel #H2FCEVs #WomenInHydrogen