Australia needs skilled workers, but this can’t happen without the people who train them. BuildSkills Australia is launching a national campaign to increase awareness of vocational education and training (VET) career pathways to encourage experienced industry professionals to consider opportunities as workforce trainers and assessors, and help build a stronger, more sustainable, skilled workforce to secure the country’s future stability. 

Right now, the demand for skilled workers continues to outpace supply. Growing the pipeline of qualified trainers and assessors is critical to closing that gap and addressing the skills shortage. 

If you’ve built your career ‘on the tools’, there’s an opportunity to take that experience further. VET training offers:

  • Improved work-life balance and career longevity
  • The chance to mentor the next generation
  • A meaningful way to stay connected to your trade

It’s not about leaving your industry - it’s about leading it.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, you can find out more at yournextbigproject.com.au