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State Government 26TEN
26TEN is a network of organisations and individuals working together to improve adult literacy in Tasmania. Links to grant application forms as available
Commonwealth Government Australian Training
Links to national career sites including myfuture, training.com.au, Going to Uni, and Australian Apprenticeships
Commonwealth Government Experience+
experience+ is the Australian Government's suite of services and programs designed to support mature age Australians who want to stay in the workforce
State Government Funding / Provision of Trade Training Program
The 2013 Provision of Trade Training Program is now open to registered training organisations (RTOs). Downloadable guideline and application forms available
State Government Funding / Subsidies for training
Information on how registered training organisation (RTOs) can obtain Government subsidies for the undertaking of training
State Government Learn (LINC Tasmania)
LINC Tasmania provides a range of great courses and activities for people wishing to participate in learning, whether for employment, life skills or for personal enjoyment. The LearnXpress/Adult Education program and literacy support are available statewide
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: learning and development
Information on training opportunities and professional learning programs for Local Government elected members. Links to the LGAT news magazine
Commonwealth Government Skills (Dept. of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
Information on the Australian Government's policies and funding for the training and skills sector, also known as vocational education and training (or VET)
State Government Skills Institute (TSI)
Information on the courses and services of the Skills Institute (TSI), formed to improve the skill levels in Tasmania's workforce. The Institute specialises in working with employers and employees, including apprentices, trainees and cadets
State Government Skills Institute upcoming short courses and skills updates
Details of Skills Institute short courses and skills updates available in each of the south, north, north-west, and west coast areas
State Government Skills Tasmania
Skills Tasmania is responsible for vocational education and training (VET) policy development, administration, planning, purchasing, support and regulation in Tasmania. Its web site provides extensive VET resources and information for employers, learners, service providers, and those thinking of moving to Tasmania
State Government Skills Tasmania: for learners
Skills Tasmania information for learners, on vocational education and training (VET) in Tasmania, including apprenticeships, traineeships, career opportunities, training requirements for skilled trades, courses and training provider, and support available
State Government Skills Tasmania: VET service providers
Information for training/service providers such as registered training organisations, Group Training Organisations and Australian Apprenticeships Centres
State Government State Service Management Office (SSMO)
SSMO provides advice on employment and management policies and practices such as salary sacrifice, workplace giving and phased in retirement, plus Tasmanian employment legislation and senior executive appointments in the State Service. It also provides training, development and education services
State Government Tasmanian Polytechnic mature students
Information for adult students wishing to study part-time or full-time at the Tasmanian Polytechnic with a focus on the needs of the student including migrant, distant and aboriginal learners
State Government Tasmanian Skills Institute payment service
Online payment facility for a range of Tasmanian Skills Institute accounts including payments of student fees, commercial fees and sponsor fees
State Government Tasmanian Skills Strategy
Tasmanian Government strategy comprising ten key action areas to increase year 12 completion, the proportion of people with certificate III and above qualifications, and the proportion of people enrolled in education or training
State Government Tasmanian Training Agreements Committee (TTAC)
The TTAC administers vocational placements and training contracts in Tasmania; it issues guidelines and procedures for the operation of vocational placements and training agreements, and provides advice to the Skills Tasmania Board
State Government Tasmanian Training Awards and WorldSkills
Details of the annual Awards and WorldSkills competitions, which reward and honour the achievements of apprentices, trainees, vocational students, employers, small businesses and training organisations. Links to guidelines and nomination forms as available
Commonwealth Government training.gov.au (TGA)
This VET database is the official national register of information on training packages, qualifications, courses, units of competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users
Commonwealth Government Valuing Australia's older workers
Australian Government web site that provides tools and information for business and training providers, to assist employers retain competent, loyal and experienced staff
State Government Workforce development
Includes information on workforce development and training generally, for employers, organisations, industry and community groups

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