Innovation & Business Skills Australia

14/06/2023

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance is delighted to announce that it has been established to be the Jobs and Skills Council for the manufacturing industry! Follow the Manufacturing Alliance on Facebook here: Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance

Formally IBSA Group, the Manufacturing Alliance is an industry owned and industry led organisation at the forefront of supporting the development of skilled workforces that enables modern manufacturing and associated industries to succeed. Read more here: https://rb.gy/es5vs

13/06/2023

Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for an exciting manufacturing industry announcement! Be the first to receive the announcement and other relevant news and updates by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gFZ6J82t

08/06/2023

Earlier today, Australian Industry Group Centre for Education and Training held a webinar titled “How will Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) build the right workforce for Australia?”. Sharon Robertson, CEO IBSA Group, who is responsible for establishing the Jobs and Skills Council for the manufacturing industry, spoke alongside Patrick Kidd, CEO of Finance Technology and Business Jobs and Skills Council, and Kimberley Davis, Group HR Manager from B&R Enclosures and Anne Younger, Ai Group Centre for Education and Training’s General Manager, Policy and Projects. The webinar discussed how the JSCs plan to address strategic workforce challenges and ensure qualifications are developed to meet the evolving needs of employers. The webinar emphasised the need for collaboration between the JSCs, state and territory governments, industry, training providers and other key stakeholders. When discussing improved alignment between VET and Higher Education, Sharon emphasised how the JSC model focuses on workforce, occupations and job roles and can be ‘system neutral’ in identifying how skills and knowledge can be attained. To stay up to date with the establishment of the new JSC for manufacturing, click here: https://ibsa.org.au/jscsignup/

05/06/2023

On Thursday 8 June 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST, Ai Group is hosting a webinar titled “How will Jobs and Skills Councils build the right workforce for Australia?”. Sharon Robertson, CEO IBSA Group, which is responsible for establishing the Jobs and Skills Council for the manufacturing industry, will be speaking alongside Patrick Kidd, CEO of Finance Technology and Business Jobs and Skills Council, and Kimberley Davis, Group HR Manager from B&R Enclosures. The panel members will be joining Anne Younger, Ai Group Centre for Education and Training’s General Manager, Policy and Projects.
Read more here: http://ow.ly/HfS750OF9qR

On Thursday 8 June 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST, Ai Group is hosting a webinar titled “How will Jobs and Skills Councils build the right workforce for Australia?”.

24/05/2023

MRO Australasia took place last week in Brisbane, gathering over 360 attendees for a two-day conference covering maintenance, repair and overhaul for all aircraft, business, general and regional aviation. Chris Hudson, industry engagement partner from IBSA Group, attended the event to learn about the crucial issues that impact the MRO business in this region. Various industry trends and challenges were explored, including skills shortages, attraction, recruitment, and retention of Licenced engineering staff. Several interesting panel discussions were held, including “Predictive maintenance operations” led by David Kelly, Manager of Business Technology and E-enablement from Qantas. Below is an image from the “Sustainability: The Future of the Industry” session on how aviation can meet net zero emissions by 2050 at the Australasian MRO conference.

23/05/2023

This week, TAFE Directors Australia introduced the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance, who are currently establishing the Australian Government Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the mining and automotive industries.

The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance, formerly known as AUSMESA, are representing industries involved in mineral exploration and extraction operations, as well as emerging industries covering driverless automotive technologies. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/b1Jw50OtW7U

As we establish the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Industry Council, we are looking forward to collaborating effectively with the other Jobs and Skills Councils to improve current, emerging and future labour market and workforce skills and training needs.

09/05/2023

Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 has officially begun! Join us as we celebrate the Australian manufacturing industry and explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Whether you're an industry expert, learner or trainer, AMW 2023 is the perfect platform to learn, network and collaborate with like-minded professionals. See the latest innovations, technologies and trends in manufacturing at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from the 9-12 of May. Register for free here:
http://ow.ly/2VvL50OiWLk

Australian Manufacturing Week serves as the centrepiece of a week-long celebration of manufacturing in Australia, alongside Austech and a variety of additional events including the UNLIMIT3D conference on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, held on 8-9 March at the MCEC; and the annual Victorian...

03/05/2023

Last week, AVETRA held its 25th Annual Conference with the theme "VET + Challenging times, Challenges of our time and Challenges that lie ahead". The Federal Minister for Skills and Training, Hon. Brendan O'Connor, gave the Ministerial address, highlighting the importance of research and evaluation for a thriving skills and training system. Multiple sessions discussed past, present, and future predicted VET challenges and ways forward with the collaborative effort from the government, industry bodies and schools. Read the full speech here: https://rb.gy/mmc7h

04/04/2023

Last week, Industry Manager Mark Shaddock, attended a forum hosted by Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. Mark was joined by AUSMESA, Industry Skills Australia, Skills Impact amongst others to discuss the direction of the Jobs and Skills Councils and how to approach the revised training package organising framework. As we establish the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Industry Council, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the other Jobs and Skills Councils to improve current, emerging and future labour market and workforce skills and training needs.

21/03/2023

On Monday 6 March 2023, Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA) hosted a webinar featuring Professor Peter Dawkins AO, David Turvey, Rayeed Rahman, and Jo Reeve. It provided an overview of the role of JSA, and presented the findings of the new quarterly Labour Market Update report. Watch the full webinar here:

On Monday 6 March 2023, Jobs and Skills Australia’s (JSA) Professor Peter Dawkins AO, David Turvey, Rayeed Rahman, and Jo Reeve hosted a webinar providing an overview of the role of JSA, and presenting the findings of JSA’s new quarterly Labour Market Update report.

15/03/2023

This week, TAFE Directors Australia introduced the fourth Jobs and Skills Council. HumanAbility will provide advice and leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care, Health, Human Services and Sport and Recreation.
Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/Qtyz50NhqJg

As we establish the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Industry Council, we are looking forward to collaborating effectively with the other Jobs and Skills Councils to improve current, emerging and future labour market and workforce skills and training needs.

Curiously, during the last week in the various forums I was in or articles I read, one of the most frequently used words has been ‘trust’. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines trust as “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. :one in which conf...

14/03/2023

Applications are still open for the Manufacturing Growth Program! The grant supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to introduce new technologies, improve productivity, create new jobs, and upskill and reskill workers. Up to $250,000 is available. Find more information here:

The Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program supports small and medium sized manufacturers to introduce new technologies, expand operations, improve productivity and enhance sovereign manufacturing.The grants available will support businesses to improve productivity and competitiveness in l...