The ASI engaged a dedicated training manager in 2023- 2024 to address trade skills shortages in the steel supply chain and create strategies towards securing future skills requirements in Australia. Key initiatives in 2023-2024 included:
Connected NSW fabricators and engineering members with schools to promote careers in steel via the Department of Education’s Regional Industry Education Program. Educational tours provided real-life workshop experiences for the students, with a number of young people taking up steel
Developed a new ASI webpage for careers advisers to expand ASI’s reach to school students nationally to promote careers in steel. A key focus is to continue to build relationships with school communities and expand to other underrepresented people.• Continues to collaborate with TAFE institutes nationally offering a number of Certificate II in Engineering courses to upskill current employees.
Continues to collaborate with TAFE institutes nationally offering a number of Certificate II in Engineering courses to upskill current employees.
Connected with 850-900 careers advisers across NSW/ ACT to promote jobs in steel.
Provided input to the Australian Government Skills Priority List report published by Jobs and Skills Australia skills report.
ASI collaborated with the AiGroup and Training Services NSW to deliver the Driving Sustainable Modern Manufacturing seminar specifically designed for ASI fabricator members.
ASI attended the Tamworth Engineering and Manufacturing showcase at Belmore Engineering as part of a guided tour of eight steel businesses for students from six local high schools.
