Education, Skills and Training

The Northern Territory's highly mobile workforce requires high-quality, accessible training options to meet incoming major project demands. Developing training materials that are fit for purpose and upskilling the current workforce prepares Territorians for future disruptions and opportunities. Clearly defined career pathways for students aid the future workforce of the Northern Territory, filling foreseeable skills gaps in the workforce.


Includes the following sectors

Early Childhood Education

Primary and Secondary Schooling

Vocational Education and Training

KEY FACTS

THE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING INDUSTRY REPRESENTS NEARLY

8%

OF THE nt WORKFORCE

10,000

territorians

employed

in this sector

Did you know?

Teachers in the Northern Territory (NT) teach approximately 34,000 children in 153 government schools spread across 1.35 million square kilometres.

The Business, Financial, and Professional Services industry represents

5%

of the nt workforce

7,000

territorians

employed

in this sector

Did you know?

The Northern Territory provides a wide range of grants, scholarships, and other forms of support for businesses, community organisations and individuals. Territory Business Centres can give you information about starting a business, licensing requirements and government assistance programs. 

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Future of the industry

In 2020, a record breaking 1622 students from government and non-government schools completed their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training, including 277 Aboriginal students. With a growing population the need for an expert education workforce is paramount, in order to build the foundations for learning, support successful transitions beyond schooling, and aid workforce solutions through Vocational Education and Training.

Insights

Industry Insights are a great way of gaining a clear understanding and insight into NT industries.


The Insights have been created for the general public, schools and government bodies to inform all stakeholders about the industries with the NT in focus.


The Insights’ focus is primarily on workforce and skilling, while demonstrating pathways into the different sectors’ occupations. 


Early Childhood Education & Care


Industry Associations

Understanding their role

Most industries in Australia have representation by industry associations that provide members with services, including support and training.


Industry associations play an essential role in presenting the collective voice for individual businesses within an industry.


Becoming a member of the peak body can give your business credibility as your membership proves to customers that you have met strict criteria and have specific qualifications and experience. 


Training Package Development

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Would you like to talk to one of our workforce development officers.

Developing a future workforce

ISACNT works with schools, VET Coordinators, students, and industry to determine the skills needed to secure a future NT workforce. Sharing knowledge of industry and career pathways to inspire the Northern Territory's upcoming workforce.

Would your business welcome a student for

WORK EXPERIENCE?


Could your business share knowledge of the industry, and assist in building employability skills in the next generation?


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Find out how we help businesses connect to a skilled workforce.

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