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Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog

As 2020 draws to a close, many of us are reflecting on what a difficult year it has been. We have all been challenged personally and/or professionally, and it’s certainly a time no one will forget in a hurry. For many people living in regional areas, COVID-19 followed drought, bushfires and/or floods, so there has been no respite.

Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog

Recently the Australian Government announced an additional $1.2 million in funding for the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencement (BAC) initiative. This investment is a critical one for the future of individuals and industries, and something we can all benefit from. So today, I want to talk about some of the reasons this initiative should be welcomed by everyone.

Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog

Marrickville’s Tyla Veney is carving her own path as a bespoke furniture maker, focusing on bucking the trend and turning her passion into a career in a male-dominated trade area.

Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog

VERTO Chief Executive Officer, Ron Maxwell, has today welcomed the Federal Government’s $6.4 billion commitment to apprenticeships and training announced in the 2021-2022 Federal Budget.

Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog

Australia’s unemployment rate is bouncing back from the initial wave of COVID-19. However, it's not a level playing field for all job seekers. The unemployment rate for people with disability remains at around 10 per cent, approximately double that of the general rate. 

Originally published at https://www.verto.org.au/blog 

This year, National Skills Week (August 23-28) should encourage Australians to re-think the importance of vocational education and training (VET), VERTO Chief Executive Officer Ron Maxwell believes.