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Discussion paper highlights urgent need for transformation of digital skills training
The Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) is calling on industry leaders, employers and the training sector to collaborate on the transformation of digital skills training in Australia to close the ever-growing talent gap.
Thousands of apprentices, trainees and employees to benefit from digital skills pilot project
The Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) and the National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) today announced the establishment of a pilot program to examine ways to better assess, incorporate and fast-track digital skills in the apprenticeship sector.
Forging pathways & building the triangle...
Ask any engineer what the strongest geometric shape is and they’ll give you the same answer. A triangle. It’s the only shape that will not deform once the ends of its sides are connected, even loosely. It’s become very clear that the system we use for developing

Closing the skills gap is about shifting mindsets and building on what works
Are you interested in taking part in a unique opportunity that places employers in the driving seat of the vocational education and training (VET) system?Join us on this journey as we venture to become the Industry Cluster lead for Finance, Technology and Business in partnership with PwC's Skills for

Why work will never be the same (and why that’s a good thing)
The overnight shift from obligatory 9-5, office-centric requirements to now working from the comfort of your own home has been the hot topic of discussions for the past two years. Whilst we aren't here to list the pros and cons of working from home (WFH), we are here to recognise


Ron Jackson joins the digital journey
DSO are extremely excited to announce Ron Jackson will be joining DSO as Head of Policy, Research and Evaluation in December 2021. Ron brings a breadth of knowledge from his experience at TAFE Directors Australia along with roles in public policy, pivotal task forces and private sector roles. Through bringing


Skill Finder - Start exploring free courses today!
"We at Skill Finder are proud to be working with the DSO as the visions for both companies are so aligned in helping to ensure Australians have the skills they need to take advantage of the jobs that industry will create," said the Managing director of Skill Finder James Horne.

Cremorne Project to address the digital skills gap in Melbourne tech sector
The Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) is partnering with Kangan Institute to formalise a collaborative pilot project that aims to address the digital skills shortage in one of Australia’s burgeoning tech precincts through targeted digital skills traineeships.

Workforce of the Future – Rethinking Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Twelves months on from the WOTF's first National Skills Week event, DSO CEO Patrick Kidd was joined by industry leaders from the Skills Organisation Pilots to share their insights and discuss the projects they are leading to respond to the skill and training needs of their industries.

Q2 Showcase: On The Ground With Local Employers
With collaboration and continuous updates being core principles of the Digital Skills Organisation (DSO), we believe Showcases are a vehicle that enables a unique view of our important projects and updates from the past 90 days - the first of which was our Q1 Showcase: Changing behaviour, testing assumptions and

Workforce of the future

Workforce of the Future – Rethinking Skills for the Jobs of Tomorrow
The Digital Skills Organisation has been at the forefront of Australia’s response to the nation’s changing workforce needs, working with their industries to rethink skills needs and find innovative solutions to meet the current, emerging, and future workforce needs of our nation. 12 months on from our first

Workforce of the Future: Focus on Digital
A highly-skilled digital workforce is essential to Australia’s future with the demand for skilled digital professionals projected to increase dramatically over the coming decade and beyond. To view a recording of this live-streamed event, visit: Workforce of the Future: Focus on Digital

Workforce of the Future - Getting the Qualifications Right
Australia’s future economic prosperity depends on a skilled, mobile workforce that can meet the needs of industry. As the nature of work globally changes, qualifications need to address the changing skills needs of employers and prepare individuals for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Latest News
New program aims to grow Canberra’s cyber workforce
A new 12-month pilot program has been launched in Canberra to solve the cyber skills shortage The Canberra Cyber Hub, ACT Government and Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) have partnered together to deliver a pilot program aimed at increasing the skilled workforce in cyber security. Cyber security is a key capability
Industry Clusters - Shaping the Future of Skills
DSO and PwC join forces to represent the Finance, Technology and Business Sectors We want to hear your views The Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) and PwC’s Skills for Australia have joined forces to offer the leadership and capabilities needed to help shape the future of skills in finance, technology
DESE announcement: Vocational Education Training (VET) reforms to drive our skills-led economic future.
Since our inception we have been advocating for a skills-based approach and proving its success through piloting new approaches in the VET sector and facilitating more meaningful employer engagement. This can be seen at digitalskillsorg.com.au/projects/.
Technology Council of Australia Roadmap to Deliver One Million Tech Jobs
The Technology Council of Australia (TCA) unveiled an impressive Roadmap to Create One Million Tech Jobs. Like the DSO, the Roadmap emphasises the importance of developing Australian talent and the need to improve our digital skills.
Year13 - Planning today for Australia's future skills
To streamline digital career pathways and make digital training more accessible for everyone, the Digital Skills Organisation (DSO) has partnered with school-leaver service provider Year13 to demonstrate the value and diverse opportunities of careers in the digital technology sector. Alongside the other Skills Organisation Pilots in Mining and Human Services,
Randstad RiseSmart Skilling Today survey
In an economy characterised by almost constant change, today's employees and the organisations that employ them should be in a constant cycle of upskilling and reskilling. But are they? And when they participate in skilling initiatives, is either party seeing meaningful ROI? And how does the approach to skilling vary
Skills urgency - Transforming Australia’s workplaces report
This report frames the Australian skills landscape as one facing much change and in need of urgent attention. It outlines some of the strains on companies, strategies being applied, and connections being made with education and training systems. It offers some model workforce development approaches and includes leading initiatives being
National Centre for Vocational Education Research report
Industry representation and governance in the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Australia has undergone several transformations in the past, and continues to do so, reflecting changes in the economy but also the continuing challenges in embedding an industry presence in VET leadership and governance. This summary brings together