Media Release - Reforming the Australian Apprenticeships system 21.02.11

Date published : 21  February  2011 

SENATOR THE HON CHRIS EVANS
Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations
Leader of the Government in the Senate

MEDIA RELEASE

21 February 2011

The Australian apprenticeship system must be simplified, streamlined and better targeted to meet the critical skills needs of the Australian economy, the Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans said today. Releasing A Shared responsibility -Apprenticeships for the 21st Century, an independent report on reform options for the national apprenticeships system, Senator Evans said the growing demand for skilled workers required a decisive response.

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For more information on the Critical Skills Investment Fund visit www.deewr.gov.au/criticalskillsinvestmentfund


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