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Melbourne-based Small Business Mentoring Service has marked its 35th anniversary, with 100,000 businesses having used its services since it was founded.

The 2021 federal budget includes a suite of measures designed to address workplace shortages, boost skills levels and get more people back into work.

The federal government’s JobTrainer program is set to be extended for another 12 months, as part of a plan to ensure young Australians have in-demand skills.

Renae Kunda's business operates in a remote part of Australia, with her staff supervising groups of 17 on motorcycles.

Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.

Under the program, Victorian apprentices and trainees will receive 1,500 opportunities each year for four years to work on some of the state’s largest construction projects.

Westpac and TAFE NSW have joined forces to deliver a free national training course for 1,000 small business customers.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce a $1.2 billion extension of the government’s wage subsidy for businesses taking on apprentices.

Vocational education has seen a steady decline in the uptake and completion of apprenticeships over the last five years, a new report has found.

This is an opportunity for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to change the narrative about the skills we need post-COVID-19.