It’s National Skills Week and we’re ready to celebrate with some fantastic STEM study and career events!
National Skills Week runs from August 21 to 27, 2023 and is jam-packed with exciting events and programs to check out. This week is all about showing off how amazing VET is and how this type of practical study can help you land the career of your dreams.
Below, we’ve rounded up six events across Australia that we thought you’d like to check out. Enjoy the festivities!
National Skills Week events
1. STEMsational Careers with LTT
Head along to a LTT training centre (they’re a national leader in laboratory and pathology collection training!) to…
- Learn about opportunities and different career pathways in Laboratory and Pathology collection sectors
- See and experience how they conduct practical hands-on training
- Get direct access to industry experts
- Meet trainer assessors and participate in live practical sessions
- Speak to their team on how to build a pathway in your chosen field
- Complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment and Pre-Training Review
Locations
Victoria
When: August 23rd, 2023 at 10am to 3pm
Where: 1/85 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne – register here
Western Australia
When: August 23rd, 2023 at 10am to 3pm
Where: 25 Colray Ave, Osborne Park – register here
New South Wales
When: August 23rd, 2023 at 10am to 3pm
Where: Level 2/23 Wentworth St, Parramatta – register here
Queensland
When: August 23rd, 2023 at 10am to 3pm
Where: 28 Russell St, South Brisbane – register here
2. NCVER Vocational Voices podcast: VET pathways to meaningful careers
Join Dr Joy De Leo from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and Dr Michael Healy from myfuture as they explore the current labour market, the top occupations in demand in Australia, the implications of sound career advice for people seeking jobs, and how VET pathways can help lead to meaningful careers.
This podcast will become available on August 23. Bookmark this page and check back on the day for their latest episode drop!
When: August 23rd, 2023
Where: Online
3. TAFE NSW Open Day
At TAFE NSW Open Day, you can:
- Discover certificates, diplomas, and degrees
- Explore student support services
- Attend on-demand tours of their facilities
- Experience practical demos and interactive workshops
- Connect with industry-experienced teachers
- Enjoy live music and giveaways
When: August 26th, 2023 at 10am to 3pm
Where: 651-731 Harris St, Ultimo NSW
Can’t make that date? They are also holding a virtual Open Day on August 24 between 10.30am and 4pm.
4. Powering the future: Exploring expanding career opportunities in the Clean Energy Sector
As Australia transitions from fossil fuel to clean energy, careers in the energy sector are evolving and expanding. New occupations are emerging and existing occupations are adapting as new technologies are introduced, bringing with them new career and education pathways and the need for new skillsets and mindsets.
In this panel discussion hosted by Dr Anita Talberg, Workforce Development Manager at the Clean Energy Council, you will hear first-hand from several professionals from diverse backgrounds who are thriving in the clean energy industry. They will share their stories and provide some tips for young people keen to explore opportunities and pathways in the clean energy sector.
When: August 24th, 2023 (1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Where: Online – register here
5. CyberSquad: Hacktivity
My Skills Australia is holding a Cyber Security ‘King of the Hill’ Hacktivity event! Watch as IT students battle it out in a captivating test of technical acumen and strategic innovation, embodying the spirit of competitive hacking.
Each contestant will challenge themselves and their peers to infiltrate a digital fortress, exploiting its vulnerabilities to gain control. But the game doesn’t stop there. Once crowned as interim kings, they must quickly patch these weaknesses, fortifying their reign against the onslaught of their tenacious opponents.
The true master of this game not only breaks but also builds – preserving their reign by denying access to others. Each moment of control accumulates more points, leading to an intense tug-of-war that tests both offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills.
Spectators are welcome to join this digital spectacle. Witness the strategies, the successes, the setbacks, and the ultimate crowning of the King or Queen.
Keep your eyes peel to the My Skills Australia website for the link to watch the event!
When: August 24th, 2023 (7pm to 8pm)
Where: 11/15 Valediction Rd, Kings Park NSW
6. GOTAFE Open Day 2023
Whether you are looking to start your career, change your career or you want to gain some new skills, take the first step towards your ideal future by attending a GOTAFE Open Day.
Here you can:
- Explore subject areas
- Understand study pathways
- Go on a campus tour
- Talk to career advisers
- Take part in demonstrations
- Enjoy some food, coffee and cultural entertainment
Find out more at the GOTAFE website!
When: August 26th, 2023 (10am to 2pm)
Where: GOTAFE Shepparton – 152-200 Fryers St, Shepparton
Looking for more National Skills Week events? Check out their official calendar.
To find out more about VET pathways into STEM careers, explore our STEM + VET hub.
