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INDUSTRY CONNECT

SkillsIQ hosted this important industry event for the services sector in NSW in March 2025. It was a fantastic networking and learning opportunity that brought together industry leaders from across the retail, personal services, sport, recreation, tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors.

Attendees, guest speakers and panelists all shared ideas and insights on the challenges and opportunities in Vocational Education, making it a valuable and engaging experience for all involved.

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SkillsIQ NSW ITAB eNews


July 2025

In this edition, we bring you an overview of the NSW 2025 Budget and a detailed look at the NSW Skills Plan 2024–28. We also cover important changes in the Revised RTO Standards, share the latest updates from the Jobs and Skills Councils, and feature a new Cyber Security Corner to help you stay informed and protected in an increasingly digital world.

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SkillsIQ NSW ITAB eNews


June 2025

In this edition, we cover several key updates and developments across the vocational education and training sector. Highlights include the Smart and Skilled Funding for 2025–2026, a review of the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001, and updates on the revised RTO Standards. We also provide insights into the NSW Higher Education Strategy 2025–2029, news from the Jobs and Skills Councils, and feature a special segment in our Cyber Security Corner.

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SkillsIQ NSW ITAB eNews


May 2025

In this edition, we share the latest Smart and Skilled review notices, free workshops available for supervisors of apprentices and trainees, and a continued focus on the review of the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001. We also announce the appointment of the new TAFE Managing Director and highlight the Opportunity and Productivity: Towards a Tertiary Harmonisation Roadmap report. Additionally, we provide updates on the revised RTO Standards, share news from the Jobs and Skills Councils, and feature our regular Cyber Security Corner.

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Are you a Training Provider looking for innovative ways to engage your students from the outset and boost your enrolments? Join Co-Founders Dr Mark Keough and Yasmin King for a special webinar during National Skills Week to explore how human-centerd, AI-powered SkillsAware can revolutionise the student learning journey.

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Outdoor Industry Summit

2025 Outdoor Industry Summit in Canberra for the session ‘Skills Recognition for Employers/ Employees.’ Yasmin King, CEO, SkillsIQ, explored how organisations can take advantage of AI to discover talent and how shifting the focus from qualifications to skills can help build a human-centered workforce.

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VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’

National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ co-hosted with TAFE Queensland. Melinda Brown, General Manager, SkillsIQ, presented how technological solutions can be adapted and integrated into existing systems to validate individuals' capabilities and experience in the workforce.

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