31 Jan 2022 - Skills Facts 269

Skills Facts 269 has been released with all the latest news from Skills Tasmania...

In today's newsletter:

• 2022 Tasmanian and Australian Training Awards - changes to eligibility
• Training for 150 agriculture workers supported
• COVID assistance for businesses

2022 Tasmanian and Australian Training Awards

CHANGES TO ELIGIBILITY

Following Australian Government consultation with states and territories significant changes have been made to some business award categories:

Small Employer of the Year - this award is for businesses that employ 99 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.

Large Employer of the Year - this award is for businesses that employ 100 or more full-time equivalent employees.

Small Training Provider - nominees must have fewer than 500 students enrolled at the time of nomination.

Large Training Provider - nominees must have 500 or more students enrolled at the time of nomination.

Nomination guides for all Tasmanian Training Awards categories will be available in early March.

If you have any questions about the changes please contact Jacqui Maclaine on 03 6165 6008 or jacqui.maclaine@skills.tas.gov.au

Training for 150 agriculture workers supported

The Tasmanian Government is committed to supporting our north west agriculture employers to find and train new staff, creating new jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians. 

The North West Agriculture Skills Delivery program will provide 150 existing agriculture workers with access to training and provide agricultural businesses with advice on vocational education and training, with the aim of helping to create a culture of training and development in Tasmania’s north west agriculture sector.

The funding, through Skills Tasmania, will assist organisations to identify training opportunities for the workforce and facilitate participation in training pathways, helping to address current and future workforce needs.

The North West Agriculture Skills Delivery program is part of the $3.9 million North West Job Ready Generation Package that is generating more jobs and apprenticeship opportunities throughout north west Tasmanian communities.

Organisations can apply from 10 January 2022, with applications closing 7 February 2022.

For more information and guidelines and to apply go to Agri Skills Delivery webpage

COVID assistance for businesses

Business Tasmania provides information about COVID management, response and assistance. Find more information on their Facebook page or visit business.tas.gov.au