Student of the Month

Studying while juggling work, social and family life, is a tough gig. We feel that it’s important that our students understand that we appreciate the time and effort they put into their studies. The VTS Student of the Month award recognises the hard work and commitment put in by our students. This student could be […]

Why Free Training Is The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Free training! What is this all about? Let us break it down for you. Why Do We Have Free Training? The simple answer is COVID. The lengthy answer is that Australia’s workforce is changing and we need to change with it. In 2020 the JobTrainer Fund was established by the Australian Government and has since […]

Apprentice Commencements and Australia’s Skills ShortageStudent of the Month

Since 2012, apprentice commencements have fallen, with numbers crashing from 376,800 before bottoming out at 134,800 in 2020. On 5 October 2020, the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) was implemented. The BAC is one incentive in a suite of employer and apprentice payments offered by the government through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program. Data released by the National […]

Achieve With the VTS Approach to Training Through Non-Traditional Learning

In the language of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, the name “Karratha” means “soft earth” or “good country”. Karratha may be surrounded by a 2.5-billion-year-old landscape, but it’s population is just around 22,000 and growing! With the current skills shortage, finding skilled workers in the remoter areas of Australia can be even harder. We believe that non-traditional […]

Vocational Training Services Premiere Expo Display

For the very first time Vocational Training Services will be exhibiting at the Perth SkillsWest Careers Expo. We have developed some fun and interactive displays for the school aged visitors as well as the older visitors looking for career guidance. Walking through the many displays at the expo is thirsty work so come and say hi […]

Why your business should invest in training in 2021

Finding (and keeping) good employees is one of the most challenging things about being a business owner or employer. The ABS estimates that 8.2% of the Australian workforce changed their employer in the year to February 2020. However, 14.3% of the hospitality workers changed employers and 10.5% of employees in administrative services. If your business […]

Vocational Training Services Adding Some Ritz

Imagine working for a company where you are considered to be the most significant asset. Imagine working for a company that encourages and fosters a culture where employees must be as respectful and dignified towards each other as they are to their customers. Imagine working for a company where your ideas are valued. Well that […]

Course in Focus: Certificate II in Kitchen Operations Traineeship Program at Kingsway Christian College

Vocational Training Services (VTS), in partnership with Kingsway Christian College (KCC), is proud to be able to offer KCC students a first-class vocational education experience, where students are able to mix traditional school, work experience and formal study with a quality Registered Training Organisation. Through vocational learning, secondary students can explore the world of work, identify career […]

Dedicated Hospitality Training Centre Opens in Joondalup

Earlier this year Vocational Training Services opened the doors to a dedicated hospitality training centre in Joondalup. Jobseekers looking for a career in front of house hospitality will be wowed by the training opportunities provided at the centre where they will discover the different aspects of hospitality from cafes to fine dining. The course is […]