We are an independent administrative office of the Victorian Government, led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). An Advisory Board - appointed by the Minister for Skills and TAFE, and comprising representatives with industry, community and skills expertise - provides independent advice to both the Minister and CEO on skilling priorities.
Our role is to gather and analyse industry data, identify where there are current and future skills issues or opportunities for Victoria’s workforce, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop strategies to fill these gaps. We are responsible for delivering a range of products, programs and services:
- Victorian Skills Plan: annual publication that provides a skills roadmap to meet our workforce needs over the next few years
- Employment Projections Dashboard: provides up-to-date information on in-demand jobs to assist government and industry with forward planning
- State of the Victorian Labour Market Report: provides detailed, in-depth analysis of labour market trends and challenges in Victoria
- VSA website: provides key information and valuable resources for stakeholders, learners, industry, training providers, employers and the general public
- Victorian Skills Gateway website and coursefinder: offers information on more than 400 VET courses, apprenticeships and traineeships - and more than 300 related occupations - to help current and prospective students
- TAFE and Training Line: provides free phone and email advice about TAFE and training courses, qualifications, eligibility and training providers
- Skills and Jobs Centres: provide free career, employment and training support services to help Victorians make informed decisions about skills, training and career opportunities
- Student and Employer Satisfaction Surveys: delivered annually and track the performance and outcomes of government-funded VET in Victoria, to help raise the quality of VET
- Victorian Training Awards and Learn Local Awards: annual awards programs that recognise and reward excellence in vocational and community education and training.
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