THE government is calling individuals from industry, businesses, peak bodies and the public to share their views as part of a change to training.
A revitalised Training and Skills Commission has been announced by the state government, with the goal of providing industry with a strengthened voice.
Industry and Skills Minister David Pisoni said a refreshed Commission would start on January 1 next year, to include leaders from key industries such as agribusiness, food, wine and tourism and more.
“These roles will represent the new Industry Skills Councils who’ll provide direct feedback from the very industries seeking skilled staff needed to grow and deliver more jobs in SA,” he said.
“With recent announcements to establish the National Space Agency in Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen at the old RAH site, and the Whyalla steelworks being revitalised with a $600 million upgrade, there’s never been a better time for apprenticeships and traineeships growth in SA.”
The 11-member commission will be lead by chair Michael Boyce – a former chief executive officer of a training organisation who has worked in construction – and deputy chair Adrienne Nieuwenhuis – who works in the office of the University of SA chancellor.
It will also include regional representatives Maree Wauchope and Steven Griffiths.
Eight commission members will also chair new Industry Skills Councils, with the agribusiness sector represented by Horticulture Coalition of SA CEO Amy Williams and Food, Wine Tourism and Hospitality by Restaurant and Catering Australia’s Sally Neville.
Mr Pisoni said these chairs would provide a direct link between industry and government, ensuring funding for skills and training is directly aligned to industry priorities.
He is also calling for individuals to nominate as volunteer Industry Skills Council members.
“ISC members will provide an important link to help realise the Skilling SA initiative to create 20,800 apprentices and trainees over the next four years,” he said.
“It will mean better engagement on broader skills and training policy.”
The Skilling South Australia initiative involves a $100 million investment with a further $103m from the federal government under the Skilling Australians Fund National Partnership Agreement, to create 20,800 apprenticeships and traineeships across four years.
Nominations are being sought in agribusiness; construction, mining and energy; creative industries, business and digital platforms; defence, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity; education and service sector; food, wine, tourism and hospitality; health, disability, aged care and community services; transport and manufacturing.
Expressions of Interest will close on February 5.
- Details: For more information, visit tasc.sa.gov.au/ISC or phone 08 8226 3462.