Powering Skills Organisation

02/07/2026

PSO turns three! 🎉

In that time, we have seen just how powerful collaboration across industry, government and training can be when it comes to solving workforce challenges.

From consultation to qualification development, to national workforce planning, every piece of work is grounded in the voices of the sector we serve.

There is more to do, and the pace is only accelerating.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journey so far. We look forward to what comes next.

Learn more about our work: https://poweringskills.com.au/

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18/06/2026

Fresh off the press ⚡ Energise – June edition

Looking for a quick, reliable snapshot of what’s shaping the energy sector right now? Our latest newsletter is here.

Inside this edition:

✅ Catch up on the UEE Full Training Product Review, insights from the Remote & Very Remote Communities, and the latest from the Clean Energy Job Ready project.

✅ IgnitED is now live — explore practical tools, industry insights, and upcoming sessions (plus podcasts ready to dive into).

✅ Stay across the latest policy developments and PSO news influencing skills, training, and workforce priorities.

…and more to explore.

Stay ahead of the changes. Stay Energised.

Read the full newsletter at: https://mailchi.mp/poweringskills/energise-your-inbox-june-2026-edition-12772651

Welcome to the June edition of Energise, your source for updates from Powering Skills Organisation (PSO), the Jobs and Skills Council for the energy, gas, and renewables sector.

16/06/2026

How is learning changing, and what does that mean for VET, industry and the future workforce?

From shifting learner expectations to rapid workplace change, technology and AI are reshaping how education is designed and delivered across VET, industry and the broader workforce.

Join the IgnitED webinar ‘The AI Learning Shift’ to explore practical approaches to flexible, applied and technology-enabled learning, with discussion focused on:

🔹 key shifts shaping the future of learning across VET and industry.
🔹 changing learner expectations and workplace demands.
🔹 the role of technology, AI and blended delivery models in learning design.
🔹 implications for educators, RTOs and workforce capability development.

📅 Thursday, June 18

🕚 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (AEST)

Whether you’re working in education, training, workforce development or industry, this is an opportunity to explore what future-focused learning looks like in practice.

👉 Register at: 31c7bb27-8ba0-4066-822c-54c2146b05b8@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/31c7bb27-8ba0-4066-822c-54c2146b05b8@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70

Explore related IgnitED sessions at: https://poweringskills.com.au/ignited/

15/06/2026

💡Turning partnership into real impact

Strong industry–VET collaboration drives better outcomes, but real impact comes from how it's applied in practice.

✅ The next step? Turning intent into action.

Join our interactive panel discussion, ‘The Reality Check: Making Industry Partnerships Work’, to explore how the PartnerED framework can be applied and adapted in real-world settings.

🗓 Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 12:30 – 1:30 pm (AEST)

What to expect:
✔️ Practical insights into applying the PartnerED framework.
✔️ Discussion on common barriers and what actually works.
✔️ Interactive scenarios to test ideas and explore solutions.
✔️ Fresh perspectives on building stronger, more effective partnerships.

If you’re a Registered Training Provider (RTO) or an industry stakeholder, don't miss this IgnitED session.

Register now at: 8815f6e6-32b9-4730-bedf-31903006efb2@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8815f6e6-32b9-4730-bedf-31903006efb2@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70

Visit poweringskills.com.au/ignited/ to explore related sessions.

13/06/2026

⚡ Ready to build partnerships that deliver real workforce impact?

Next week at IgnitED, join our ‘Building Partnerships That Deliver’ webinar where we introduce the PartnerED framework and the thinking behind its design.

The session explores collaboration as a practical capability-building approach, highlighting how organisations can strengthen partnerships and apply the framework in real‑world settings.

📅 Tuesday, 16 June
🕒 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (AEST)

Why attend?

✔️ Understand the purpose, structure, and value of the PartnerED framework.
✔️ Discover how collaboration models can be strengthened or adapted locally.
✔️ Learn practical ways to apply the framework in your current environment.
✔️ Identify opportunities for implementation and future pilot activity.

👉 If you’re an educator, RTO, or industry stakeholder looking to build stronger partnerships and turn ideas into action, this session is for you.

Register now at: b0e7565a-afe8-4c67-b45f-7e4f584375c7@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b0e7565a-afe8-4c67-b45f-7e4f584375c7@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70

Explore related IgnitED sessions at: poweringskills.com.au/ignited/

12/06/2026

The future of training isn’t one-size-fits-all.

At , one message came through clearly:
👉 training must be more responsive, connected, and people-centred.

For Polly Britten CF, Industry Engagement Lead at PSO, a standout panel — “Innovations at the edges: what remote Australia teaches the system”- reinforced the critical need to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, particularly in regional and remote communities.

Some key insights:

▪️Co-design matters: Aderyn Chatterton (Acting CEO, NT Department of Education) emphasised the importance of working with First Nations communities, not for them, to deliver training that is relevant, respectful, and effective.

▪️Support drives success: Jennifer Trybula (Tec-NQ) shared how wraparound support- boarding, community breakfasts, industry alignment- builds a sense of belonging that helps learners stay engaged and complete.

✅ The takeaway? Effective regional training does both, and as Australia's net zero workforce grows, getting this right isn't optional. It's foundational.

11/06/2026

🚀 IgnitED starts today — are you ready?

⚡ Join us at 11:00 am (AEST) for the welcome session with PSO CEO Anthea Middleton, unpacking what’s changing across the VET sector and the actions shaping the future of energy, training and workforce development.

⚡ Then at 12:30 pm (AEST), dive into what’s next for the energy workforce and the implications for VET, training and industry collaboration.

👉 Ready to be part of what’s next? Explore related IgnitED sessions at poweringskills.com.au/ignited/

11/06/2026

Australia’s energy transition is accelerating. Is your workforce ready?

New roles are emerging, skill requirements are evolving, and training systems are under increasing pressure to keep up.

The decisions organisations make today, around workforce planning, training design, and capability development, will shape long‑term sector readiness.

Join the webinar, Powering Tomorrow: The Future Energy Workforce, where industry, educators and RTOs come together to explore what’s ahead.

In this session, you will:

✔️ gain insight into emerging workforce needs across the energy sector.
✔️ understand what these shifts mean for VET delivery and capability.
✔️ identify key implications for workforce planning and training strategy.

📅 Friday, 12 June 2026

⏰ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (AEST)

👉 Secure your spot and be part of the conversation shaping the future workforce.

Register at: 42e40a55-2662-4f3a-a207-a71e66b21703@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/42e40a55-2662-4f3a-a207-a71e66b21703@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70

Explore related IgnitED sessions at: https://poweringskills.com.au/ignited/

10/06/2026

📢 Mark your calendars!

Want to hear the latest on what’s happening at the Powering Skills Organisation (PSO)?

Join us for our June Insights Update to hear key developments, upcoming initiatives and what they could mean for the sector.

Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)

Be part of the discussion and help shape our future priorities.

🔗 Register now at: b626357a-4fc8-40fb-a0a0-e35dd9b087d9@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b626357a-4fc8-40fb-a0a0-e35dd9b087d9@6f9a8b0e-0895-4c79-a3cc-5bd911f71e70

10/06/2026

🎧 Big conversations. Fresh perspectives. Something new is dropping.

We’re pressing play on a brand-new IgnitED podcast mini-series.

Think practical, solutions-focused conversations + real-world insights you can actually use.

🎯 Designed for educators, providers and industry leaders, each episode delivers sharp, actionable takeaways on:

✨ Building a future-ready workforce & VET capability

🤖 AI as teaching partner

🤝 Turning collaboration into real outcomes

🌱 Strengthening educator capability and leadership

Be among the first to listen. Visit poweringskills.com.au/ignited/ to catch every episode.