About SkillsHub
History
While the Board has recently made a strategic decision to rebrand as SkillsHub, the organisation has a 23-year history. SkillsHub was the first ITAB established in Victoria in 1989 and originally held coverage of the arts and culture industries (and was appointed to cover sports and recreation in 1995). The organisation is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and is managed by a Board of Directors.
Milestones
November 2010
Company rebrand and launch to SkillsHub (from Verve)
April 2009
Appointed service provider under the Victorian government’s Skills for Growth: Workforce Development program
June 2008
Genevieve Wearne appointed as CEO
June 2008
Fifth Annual SpArt event held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
July 2004
Verve secures tender to manage “Ready Event Go!” Commonwealth Games Training Initiative
June 2004
First SpArt held in the form of a two day conference and Awards celebrating the sports and arts
April 2004
Launch of Verve – Knowledge and Skills (formerly Arts Recreation and Training)
September 2003
Cindy Tschernitz commences as CEO
2001
Appointment of Robyn Jackson as Executive Officer
1995
Sport and recreation added to industry coverage and additional funding sought. Arts Training Victoria renamed Arts and Recreation Training Victoria.
1994
Appointment of new Executive Officer Susan Gaylor
1991
The organisation becomes Arts Training Victoria
May 1989
The VAITC becomes the Victoria Arts Entertainment Industry Training Board LTD (VAEITB), is incorporated and the offices move to Drummond St, Carlton
June 1988
Appointment of first Executive Director, Linda Marson and office established within the Australian Film Studios in Broadmeadows
March 1988
Approval for the Victorian Arts Industry Training Council (VAITC) granted and funding received through the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations
