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Digital Skills stories - Page 9

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Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.
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FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.
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AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
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ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.
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Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.
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NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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Australia risks falling behind as AI talent & planning lag

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Australia risks falling behind in AI as talent shortages and unclear strategies hamper progress amid rising investment and workforce concerns.
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Australian workers keen on AI but lack corporate support & skills

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Australian workers eager to adopt AI face a skills gap and lack sufficient corporate support, hindering effective AI use in the workplace despite high enthusiasm.
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Australian employers struggle to meet new generational demands

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Almost all Australian employers struggle to meet Generation Z's demands for flexible work and advanced technology, reshaping workplace expectations nationwide.
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Australian organisations urged to prioritise reskilling as AI reshapes jobs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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With AI reshaping roles, Australian firms are urged to boost reskilling as 44% of staff now prioritise professional development over other benefits.
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Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.
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Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.
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TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.
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Exclusive: HubSpot VP on why AI is a creative catalyst for every employee

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HubSpot VP Scott Brinker says AI is transforming all employees into creators, enabling marketers to build and innovate without needing technical skills.
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Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.
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Denodo University Challenge opens for global AI & data contest

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.
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N-able launches free global UEM certification for IT staff

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.
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DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.
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Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.