Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT

18/06/2026

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone for attending the 2026 Skills Conference this week. The day was a tremendous success, and we genuinely could not have done it without you.
Initial feedback from attendees over the last 48 hours has been incredibly positive. We are already seeing fantastic engagement and wonderful comments about the value of the event.
As a recap of the day, we’ve put together a gallery of highlights. You can view and download photos from the conference event here (the networking event images will be added in the next few days ) - https://photos.app.goo.gl/nUPM6ZQ2NafQWjnY6

15/06/2026

Everything is ready for our 2026 Skills Conference. I am truly looking forward to the insightful conversations and knowledge sharing ahead of us today.

02/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE SKILLS CONFERENCE 🚨

We are down to our final handful of tickets for this year’s Skills Conference! If you haven’t secured your spot yet, this is your final warning before registration closes for good.

Take a look at the incredible lineup of industry leaders and experts ready to share their insights (pictured below) — you won't want to miss the opportunity to hear from them.

Lock in your ticket right now before they are completely sold out!

👉 Secure your final ticket: www.skillsconference.com.au

29/04/2026

A message from our friends at AustralianSuper

Payday Super legislation requires employers to pay super at the same time as wages, starting from 1 July 2026.

AustralianSuper has put together some information to help you navigate the changes and get prepared now:

Get ready for Payday Super - https://www.australiansuper.com/employers/paying-super/payday-super?

27/04/2026

TWO WEEKS LEFT for Early Bird Savings!

We are officially less than 50 days away from the 2026 Skills Conference in Sydney! ✈️

Are you ready to dive into the future of skills, AI in the workforce, and the latest economic shifts? We have an incredible lineup including Guy Bruten, Prof. Barney Glover AO, and key Ministerial updates.

The clock is ticking:
⏰ Early Bird rates end in two weeks.
🏨 Hotel rooms in Sydney are filling up fast.
🥂 Pre-conference networking spots are limited!

Don't miss out on the premier event for the apprentice and trainee sector. Gather your team and lock in your tickets today!

👇 Register here:
skillsconference.com.au

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19/03/2026

A message from our partner, AustralianSuper
The gender pay gap continues into retirement – women generally retire with less super than men.
AustralianSuper offers workplace education sessions for staff to help financial wellbeing.
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23/02/2026

Events are not successful without the wonderful support of event partners. Our partners for the 2026 Skills Conference are all long-term partners of our event and industry. Consider becoming a member or attending this year's conference. For more information visit www.skillsconference.com.au

17/02/2026

New Speaker Announcement

Now is the time to secure your place at the 2026 Skills Conference. With early-bird rates currently available and tickets moving fast, we encourage you to register today to ensure you don't miss out on our industry's premier event.

We are dedicated to bringing the brightest minds in the sector to Sydney. This year, we are pleased to introduce two more headline speakers joining our 2026 lineup:

Guy Bruten | Senior Director, Global Macro Research, AustralianSuper Guy will provide a critical Economic Update, sharing his high-level insights into the current state of the economy and its trajectory.
Joshua Rayner | Executive Director, Skills Strategies, Skills Insight Joshua joins our pivotal panel session, "Industry-Led Skills Reform: Closing the Gap between Policy and Practice," focusing on how we turn high-level strategy into on-the-ground results.
Ready to join us? For the full speaker program, session details, and to lock in your early-bird rate, visit: www.skillsconference.com.au

09/02/2026

New Speaker Announcement

We are bringing the industry's brightest minds to Sydney. We are pleased to announce that speaking at our conference this year are:

Dr Caroline Smith | Executive Director, Centre for Education and Training (CET), Australian Industry Group. Joining our panel session on Industry Led Skills Reform - Closing the Gap between Policy and Practice
Josh Williams| Head of Policy, Research, and Consulting, Skills Group - New Zealand. Joining our panel session on Innovation and Best Practice, Josh will share insights into successful apprenticeship initiatives in New Zealand.
Don't miss your chance to secure your spot at the event that sells out each year.
Visit: www.skillsconference.com.au

26/01/2026

Registrations are now officially open for the 2026 Skills Conference.

We are proud to announce two headline speakers sharing their expertise this year:

The Hon. Steve Whan MP | NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Minister Whan will deliver the Ministerial Address, sharing his unique perspective on the evolving skills sector and the vision for apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW.

Cameron Baker | South Australian Skills Commissioner Joining our panel on Innovation and Best Practice, Commissioner Baker will share insights into the successful initiatives he has led in South Australia, including his experience working closely with Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to drive excellence.

For more information and to register, visit www.skillsconference.com.au