The Federal and Northern Territory Government have announced the formation of new partnership aimed at revitalising the Territory’s skills sector with key reforms to be implemented over the next five years.

 

Federal Minister for Skills, Senator Chris Evans, announced the approval of the first Implementation Plan for the National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform worth more than $18.1 million over five years.

 

"These vital reforms will deliver the improvements necessary to ensure our VET system can respond effectively and efficiently to industry and employer needs at a time when the economy is undergoing significant and rapid change," Senator Evans said.

 

Senator for Northern Territory Trish Crossin said the NT's plan was a good first step which would go a long way towards transforming the nation's training system.

 

"The NT plan sets out the strategies to be implemented over the next five years which will help reform the national system," Senator Crossin said.

 

"Importantly, the plan will ensure public providers continue to be supported while implementing the skills reforms-this will ensure continuation of existing services to meet community service obligations, particularly in remote delivery areas."