The importance of a healthy skilled population in the regions has been in focus during National Skills Week.
As populations in areas across regional Australia increases, so does the need for housing and infrastructure.
This emphasises the importance of VET pathways in regional Australia to help deal with this rise in demand.
“The opportunities in remote and regional areas for developing life changing skills are significant,” National Skills Week Chairman Brian Wexham said.
“An important first step is access to VET and apprenticeships. With that grounding, pathways to career advancement are created.
“National Skills Week is about putting a spotlight on opportunities, recognising those already succeeding and providing a template for success for those embarking on new careers.”
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The Regional Australia Institute has found more people than ever are moving out of major cities and into the regions.
Throughout his life, Launceston-based Bradley Maynard has been involved in VET.
“VET has shaped my life from when I first completed my apprenticeship as a boilermaker and welder, to where I am today as a Safety Manager looking after almost 300 employees,” he said.
“I’m constantly striving to improve my knowledge by studying, I’m passionate about training and have been assisting others on finding their pathways through the VET sector.”
Bradley has worked with fabrication company Crisp Bros. & Maynard for 18 years.
He is studying a Diploma in Work Health and Safety and was named the Aboriginal-Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards.