Department of Training and Workforce Development

The State Government has added six fee free courses for 2024, including a Certificate I course designed to support women returning to the workforce. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/46Qis3H

There are 400 TAFE scholarships available through the Women in Non-Traditional Trades Scholarship to boost female participation in male dominated industries. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3MUtxcF

Congratulations to all the winners and participants at the @AusTrainAwards 2023! Two West Aussies were named national winners at the award ceremony in Hobart. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3ux44Q4

The State Government is expanding the wage subsidy scheme with a $21.5 million investment, set to create 150 more apprenticeship and traineeship roles in WA's building and construction sector. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3FMIQAj

Ever thought about how you can be more? With the newly launched TAFE WA website, discover more than 1,000 courses and immerse yourself in the TAFE docuseries showcasing real student journeys. Ready to be more? Visit tafe.wa.edu.au/

WA secures a landmark deal with the Commonwealth Government through a new National Skills Agreement. The initiative will boost training, support First Nations people, and establish TAFE Centres for clean energy. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3Qj13eG

We are thrilled to unveil our Annual Report for 2022-23. To find out more about our achievements, read the full 2022-23 Department of Training Annual Report on bit.ly/3tnzRCL

The Western Australian State Government is supporting the launch of a Certificate IV in Housing qualification, offering a low fee course and a new traineeship pathway which aims to attract and upskill workers. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/46e4uIQ

The WA Training Awards finalists have been announced! Meet standout nominees: Lucas Farrell, for his work in community services, and Angela Dann, making strides in defence industry pathways! To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3QlPPqg

Our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is now live! The plan sets a clear vision for the future of the State training sector and will guide the Department’s activities for the next five years. To download the plan, visit bit.ly/44YBjJ2

Traineeship completions in early childhood education & care have nearly doubled this year thanks to the State Government's investment in fee-free and low-fee training. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3r8snT3

WA Government's Defence Industry Internship & Graduate Scholarships now open for applications. With $4 million funding from the State Government, the program aims to develop skilled defence industry workers. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/3XoQpFq

South Metropolitan TAFE's Mandurah campus now hosts a new $16.9M Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre, fostering future chefs, baristas, and event managers with state-of-the-art facilities. To read the full media statement, visit bit.ly/42EGMDj

Exciting upgrade at North Regional TAFE’s Minurmarghali Mia campus with $7.9M multi-purpose training facilities! This investment plays a key role in connecting the local Aboriginal community to vocational education. Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/roe…

A new state-of-the-art training centre at North Regional TAFE's Broome campus is now open! The centre aims to boost skills in hospitality, beauty, and tourism, and provide an ideal learning environment for local and international students. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/new…

Empowering job seekers! The WA State Government's $5.5m Job Reconnect program is transforming careers and tackling skill shortages. Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/new…

The WA Government's Workforce Action Plan is providing support to the early childhood education and care workforce in regional areas through new training opportunities, low-fee traineeships and local government grants. Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/boo…

Big news for Western Australia! The WA State Government is investing $93.4 million to give the local workforce a major boost, creating exciting opportunities for job seekers across the state! Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/sta…

The WA government has announced $47.6 million in funding to expand capacity and support the growing population. Initiatives include attracting skilled workers from overseas and providing local training opportunities. Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/tar…

$2.5m in funding is now available for customised education and training in the Defence Industry. Don't miss out on this game-changing initiative! Expressions of interest open at Tenders WA. Read the full media statement below. dtwd.wa.gov.au/whats-new/gra…