Domestic workforce meets the needs of industry
Action 3.1C
The Government will enable more Australian jobseekers, workers and small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to up-skill and re-skill with industry non-accredited digital skills training options.
recommendation/s
Ensure Australia’s approach to education, training and skilling of its own workforce meets the skills needs of services exporters.
Support employers to provide career pathways, training, apprenticeships and internships to attract students to careers in areas of identified skills need, including export-oriented services sectors.
Progress to date
The Government’s Digital Business Plan includes $2.5 million in seed funding to support the Digital Skills Finder Platform, which was officially launched in April 2021. The platform is enabling more Australian jobseekers, workers and small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to up-skill and re-skill with industry non-accredited digital skills training options. This complements the accredited focus of the National Careers Institute digital platform.