Victorian Launch Of National Skills Weeks 2025

Join us in celebrating  National Skills Week at Melbourne Polytechnic Collinwood Campus.

The celebration will occur on Wednesday 27th August starting at 6.00pm. The event includes refreshment and a optional tour of the facilities. The dress code is business attire.

The program hosted by Melbourne Polytechnic will include the following:

• Keynote Address and remarks from by the Hon. Minister Gayle Tierney , Minister for Skills and TAFE and Minister for Water, (Invited)

• Address by CEO Melbourne Polytechnic , Ms Frances Coppolillo

• National Skills Week launch and remarks, Brian Wexham CEO and Chair

• Panel Discussion: Introduction and storytelling from an amazing group of people representing the best in skills excellence drawn from Victorian Industry and the Victorian Training awards.

• Opportunity to connect with Melbourne Polytechnic team, VET Stakeholders, Industry professionals, SkillsOne team, and others. 

  The event offers a valuable opportunity to network and share ideas with industry and government leaders, and key stakeholders across the VET sector.
  
  Event Details:
  Style: Cocktail
  Dress Code: Business attire.
  Please RSVP by Thursday 20th August 2025

  Spaces are limited, and registration is essential. We look forward to welcoming you to this important celebration.

We look forward to celebrating National Skills Week with you at Melbourne Polytechnic Collinwood Campus.

About Melbourne Polytechnic:

Melbourne Polytechnic campuses offer dynamic, inclusive environments designed to inspire practical learning and real-world outcomes. With modern facilities, industry-standard equipment, and flexible learning spaces, each campus supports hands-on education and collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. Winner of the Victorian Training Awards Large Training Provider 2024.

About National Skills Week

National Skills Week was founded on four key areas of focus, notably to dispel the negative perceptions that surround vocational education and training (VET), highlight its diversity, the career pathways, and the success stories that emanate from VET, plus bring focus to emerging skills needs, and industry trends.

National Skills Week is an initiative, a collaboration of activities and events aimed at raising the status of trades, skills and Vocational Education and Training.

Photography disclaimer

Please be advised that photographs, videos and audio will be captured during this event. These images may be used by SkillsOne for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other marketing materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and you grant SkillsOne full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming.   If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform the photographer or the registration desk at the event.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!