SkillsOne - Skills TV

Wed, Oct 3, 2007; by Bill Coppinger. &

Skills OneSkillsOne™ is the brand that The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has established to support its objective of raising the profile and status of trades.

Under SkillsOne, they have launched an innovative television and web initiative that we highly recommend our members and stakeholders view and consider joining.

SkillsOne Television and SkillsOne.com.au feature engaging television and web programming that focuses on people who are passionate about what they do, the exciting career opportunities available across many industries and the skills in high-demand in the 21st century.

The project airs nationally on Foxtel's Aurora Channel [also seen on Austar] each week in a block of programs presented as a branded channel and linked to a full broadband website featuring videos, rich content and resources available 24 hours a day.

The SkillsOne television programs and website provide informative and helpful content for career counsellors, parents and students as well as a unique opportunity for industry groups, corporations, training bodies and individuals to get involved in addressing skills shortages in their industries.

The site is divided in to eight key industry areas, each with their own content channel, showing specific information about that area. The links are below.

AutomotiveBuilding and Construction

ElectricalHospitality

ManufacturingMetals and Engineering

Mineral resourcesRural and Farming

The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (ITSE) was established to promote and advance learning, teaching and training in Australian trades education and elevate the status of traditional trades and trades education as career choices.

The Institute is going to inspire students to take up a trade. By recognising Teachers and Training Organisations - the overall quality of education will turn out students that will be able to advance quickly in their chosen industry.

 

Related Links

globesm: SkillsOne - Skills TV

globesm: Institute for Trade Skills Excellence

globesm: CareerOne Website