Media releases
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New data shows TAFE boosting earnings and jobs for Australians
New data from Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) confirms that TAFE provides an immediate, measurable boost to earnings and employment outcomes, with significant benefits evident even for students who do not complete a full qualification. The…
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Call for increased investment in retraining as community concern about AI-job losses mounts
A majority of Victorians are worried about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, a new survey has revealed and want the government to increase investment in retraining or…
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Supercharged investment urgently needed to tackle Victoria’s escalating skills demands
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is recommending the Government invest in modern, fit‑for‑purpose TAFE infrastructure and 10,000 additional funded skills places per year. New reporting this week highlights the scale of the challenge, with training demands for the tens of…
Latest news
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Our pledge to a safer VET sector for all Victorians
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and welcomed across Victoria’s public TAFE system. Whether you’re a student, employee, or community member – TAFE should always be a place of safety and empowerment regardless of your gender. That’s why…
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A Stronger Future for Regional Victoria Begins with TAFE
Recent reporting from The Weekly Times highlights a growing trend, more young Australians in regional and peri‑urban areas are stepping into the agriculture sector, signaling renewed interest in careers that are essential to Victoria’s prosperity,…
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Honouring a champion of the Victorian TAFE system and those who follow in her footsteps
Last year we lost a champion of the Victorian TAFE system, Virginia Simmons AO. To acknowledge the huge impact Virginia had on the Victorian TAFE system the VTA Board decided to create an…
