Labour markets

The Civil Construction Pilot Program commenced on 3 September 2021, in response to a request from the civil construction industry.

The Department of Training and Workforce Development works together with stakeholders across government, industry and the community to establish strategies and programs that build WA’s workforce to meet economic and community needs.

Financial incentives and support are available to business and employers to help with the cost of taking on a new employee, apprentice or trainee.

Want to boost and build business capability, to stand out from the competition and grow your customer base? Would you like to save money on recruitment, by upskilling the staff you already have?

The Jobs & Skills WA website is a one-stop shop for WA vocational education and training — supporting career planning, jobseekers, and employers.

The State Priority Occupation List is produced each year by the Department of Training and Workforce Development; in consultation with key stakeholders including industry training councils, to inform and guide workforce planning and development for Western Australia.

The WA Defence Industry Workforce Office receives input from WA’s defence industry to undertake workforce analysis and planning; lead in the formulation of defence industry workforce development plans, initiatives and strategies; and identify future workforce needs and skilling priorities.

The WA Training Awards recognise excellence in vocational education and training (VET) and the outstanding achievements of our VET students, apprentices and trainees, practitioners and training providers, organisations and employers.