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Sharon Bird

THE HON SHARON BIRD MP

Australian skills and knowledge will drive the transformation of our national economy to make our industry innovative and sustainable and therefore competitive in a global market place.
 
 
 

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Connecting Skills with Industry

The 2013-14 Budget will build on the Gillard Government's investment in a quality training system to meet Australia's current and future workforce needs and help businesses stay competitive.

 

$86.5 million to help disadvantaged students

Disadvantaged students will have more help to access and complete an undergraduate degree, with $86.5 million in equity funding announced today.

 

  
 

 FROM THE MINISTER

 

The Higher Education and Skills elements of the portfolio will assist Australians to gain the qualifications and skills to play a central role in the transformation of the Australian economy.

 

 LATEST NEWS

 
Thursday, 16 May 2013

$1.5 million to boost literacy, numeracy and language

South Australia will lead the nation in the drive to boost literacy, numeracy and language skills of working-age people through a new program designed to increase the skills of our trainers.
Saturday, 11 May 2013

3,500 tradies a step closer to business success

Up to 3,500 tradies will have access to expert help to become their own boss and make their new business a success thanks to the Gillard Government’s new Apprentice to Business Owner program.
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