By Nima Singh – 9th January 2022

The NSW state government has announced that Australian Defence Force Veterans and their partners will be provided with access to free training to improve their career opportunities and assist in, often difficult, transition from service to civilian life.

Via the newly created Veterans Skills Program (part of the Australian Government’s Smart and Skilled program), veterans and their partners will be able to study with over 450 RTOs (Registered Training Organisations) any qualification from a Certificate II to Advanced Diploma level, as well as apprenticeships and certain traineeships.

To find out more about the Veteran Skills Program go to  https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/veterans

To find out more about the Australian government’s Short Course Initiative and other area of federal investment into skills and qualifications development, read the full transcript of ABC Radio News Breakfast’s interview with Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, here. 

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