About SkillsHub
Government Initiatives
As the Victorian advisory body to the State Government on training for the creative and leisure industries, SkillsHub can also assist industry to access funding for skills and workforce development. Examples of recent Victorian policies in relation to skills reform and workforce development are provided below:
The Victorian Training Guarantee:
Because training is important to your business and the Victorian economy, the Government will contribute on average around 70-90 per cent of the fees for eligible employees under the Victorian Training Guarantee.
This entitles every Victorian who meets the Australian citizen/residency requirements to a subsidised training place in an accredited course. Your employees are eligible if they are
- applying to do a course at a higher level than any qualification they already hold; or
- under the age of 20 and applying for a course in any qualification; or
- applying to do a Foundation Skills course (English language, literacy, numeracy and vocational preparation); or
- applying to do a course as an apprentice (as long as they have registered training contracts).
GETTING STARTED
How can I find the right course for my staff?
You can find out about a huge variety of courses from the Skills Victoria website.
Who can help me get started?
1. Skills for Growth
At no cost, eligible small and medium sized businesses can work with an independent specialist to review skills, plan for your business future and identify training opportunities. This service is provided through Skills for Growth: the Workforce Development Program. To find out more information on how SkillsHub can assist your business unde rthe Skills for Growth program please see our Skills for Growth case study below.
For more information visit the Business Victoria website, or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15.
2. Market Facilitation Managers
Skills Victoria’s Market Facilitation Managers can provide advice and support about your skills and training needs.
They are highly experienced in the skills sector and can assist you to make the most of the opportunities provided by the Victorian Training Guarantee. Market Facilitation Managers are located throughout Victoria and this service won’t cost you anything.
To find the Market Facilitation Manager in your region:
Hume
Office: (03) 58954102
Mobile: 0409 903 926
Grampians
Office (03) 5337 8444
Mobile: 0417 598 455
Loddon Mallee
Office: (03) 5442 4100
Mobile: 0418 861 511
Barwon South West
Office: (03) 5221 4902
Mobile: 0419 281 057
Southern and Eastern Metropolitan
Office: (03) 9938 0145
Mobile 0418 816 065
Western Metropolitan
Office: (03) 9334 1306
Mobile: 0448 535 248
Northern Metropolitan
Office: (03) 9935 0609
Mobile: 0407 469 858
MelbourneCBD and Gippsland
Office: 9651 4627
Mobile: 0438 474 884
Apprentices and Trainees
The Victorian Government and the Australian Government provide a range of incentives and assistance to support individuals and businesses with the uptake and successful completion of apprenticeships and traineeships.
The Skills Victoria website has further details on how to access an Australian Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you may wish to contact a SkillsHub consultant on 03 9614 5566 if you have specific information about an Australian Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship or Traineeship) in the creative and leisure industries. For information on accessing a traieneship in the outdoor indsutries go to Home Grown. For information on how to access a traineeship in the games and interactive media industries go to Game Plan.
Game Plan
Subsidised games + interactive training project
With the completion of the Game Plan project, SkillsHub continues to promote skills development in the interactive media and games industry.
Skills for Growth
Registrations Closed 31st March 2012
The Skills for Growth program funds skills development and tailored training solutions for small to medium sized businesses.
SkillUp Green
Zoos Victoria leads the way in conservation + sustainability
SkillsHub in partnership with Service Skills Victoria has been assisting Zoos Victoria - Melbourne, Healesville and Werribee sites to build skills in sustainability.
