National Skills Week this year will be held 24-30 August and the launch of National Skills Week is set for 
Monday 24 August (6.30pm - 8.30pm) at Parliament House.  
 
All Rotarians from D9685 and D9675 are invited to attend.
 
Mission Statement:
 
The primary objectives of National Skills Week are:
 
Nationwide celebration of vocational qualifications and to shine a spotlight on the achievements of practical learners
 
To highlight the talent and skills of apprenticeships to the wider public and employers (Australian Training Awards)
 
An opportunity to celebrate vocational qualifications taken by people of all ages and at all levels
 
To showcase and profile Registered Training Organisations, Trade Schools (VETiS), Group Training Organisations and Employers
 
Focus on the vocational landscape, its diversity and the opportunity for young and old
 
To highlight the range of Apprentices available in different sectors and progression routes
 
To engage and persuade employers of the advantages of employing and supporting Apprentices
 
Wider benefits sought include motivating more entrants to the workforce with an appreciation of the
“Australia at Work”, raise skills within the adult workforce, re-skilling to address the challenges of change and productivity
 
Provides opportunity for Federal Ministers to highlight government policy and the positive outcomes sought i.e. the opening
of New Trade Training Centers in school programs and their effect etc.
 
To showcase industry and the sector (TAFE) working together to increase positive economic outcomes