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Providing career qualifications for a specialist industry
Agricultural Technology

Providing career qualifications for a specialist industry

A new qualification could ease labour shortages in hydraulics and pneumatics by giving workers a recognised career path in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials
Power / Energy

New Zealand get Energy and Carbon management credentials

New credentials backed by EECA aim to plug skills gaps as employers face rising demand for verified carbon and energy expertise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
New Zealand introduces its first Fluid Power Engineering Certification
Education, Learning & Training

New Zealand introduces its first Fluid Power Engineering Certification

A long-standing skills gap in hydraulics and pneumatics is easing as the first NZQA-approved fluid power qualification opens new career paths in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Number of women in construction doubles since 2013
Construction

Number of women in construction doubles since 2013

Women still account for only 15% of construction workers, despite the number almost doubling since 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Support for health & safety reps
Human Capital Management

Support for health & safety reps

A new framework aims to fill a training gap for health and safety representatives and give employers a clearer path for development.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Career Pathways stories

To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team
Digital Transformation

To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team

Amidst rising interest in generative AI, a new study reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to find skilled talent, risking their AI ambitions.

By Lumify Group • 6 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
EduTech

Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft

Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
Marketing Technologies

Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education

Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Australian tech firms urge adoption of #ITProDayStraya
Cybersecurity

Australian tech firms urge adoption of #ITProDayStraya

Two Australian tech firms, Intelliworx and Crayon, advocate for #ITProDayStraya to celebrate tech professionals, addressing skill gaps and inspiring future talent.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University
EduTech

AI 'students' join human classmates at Ferris State University

Two AI devices named Ann and Fry have enrolled at Ferris State University in Michigan, USA, to study alongside humans and push the boundaries of AI education and technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Career Pathways stories

Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport
EduTech

Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport

Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester's digital infrastructure by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Women's underrepresentation in Australian cybersecurity persists
Cybersecurity

Women's underrepresentation in Australian cybersecurity persists

Australia's cybersecurity sector suffers from a significant gender gap, with women holding under 25% of positions, notably fewer in leadership roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Canon Oceania & The Smith Family charity launch partnership
EduTech

Canon Oceania & The Smith Family charity launch partnership

Canon Oceania aligns with The Smith Family charity for a Corporate Social Responsibility partnership, offering educational aid to disadvantaged Australian children, echoing Canon's Kyosei philosophy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning
Network Infrastructure

Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning

Western Sydney University undergraduate students gain real-world experience working on research and design projects, thanks to a partnership with Western Sydney International Airport and DXC Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024