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The Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, has officially announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Training Awards, celebrating excellence across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.

Australia's Skillaroos were recognised at Parliament House on Wednesday 14 October 2026, where the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, congratulated the team on their outstanding performance at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai. Competitors were presented with certificates acknowledging their contribution to Team Australia and their achievements on the global stage.

The 2026 National Student Outcomes Survey is now open and will close on Sunday 9 August.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) helps Australians transform their skills and experience into a formal qualification. When delivered properly, with clear guidance, support and assessment, real RPL can fast-track careers, address skills shortages in high demand industries and open doors to new opportunities.

National Skills Week runs from 25 to 31 August 2025. It’s an annual week of activities that celebrates and promotes vocational education and training (VET).

Cara, Arnold and Nadine highly recommend VET nursing and health care qualifications.

The Australian Government has launched the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System (Incentive System). It will deepen the government’s understanding of the effectiveness of the current Incentive System in encouraging the take-up and completion of apprenticeships and traineeships.