A national network of NICS will support the work of an individual RICA by developing and providing targeted, Industry Sector specific quality career advice and specialist information including information on skills needs and labour markets. NICS will work with Industry Skills Councils, industry bodies, Group Training Australia and State Training Authorities and national parent associations.
Contracted NICS organisations:
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1. Services |
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) |
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2. Transport and Logistics |
Transport Distribution Training Australia (TDT Australia) |
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3. Resources and Infrastructure |
Australian Industry Group (AiG) |
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4. Electro Communications and Energy Utilities |
Australian Industry Group (AiG) |
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5. Community Services and Health |
Community Services and Health Industry
Skills Council (CSH) |
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6. Agri-Food |
Rural Skills Australia (RSA) |
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7. Innovation and Business |
Australian Industry Group (AiG) |
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8. Construction and Property Services |
Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) |
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9. Manufacturing |
Australian Industry Group (AiG) |
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10. Government and Community Safety |
Government Skills Australia (GSA) |
NICS will:
- develop and provide Industry Sector-specific; quality career, skills needs and labour market information to each RICA;
- raise the awareness of emerging industry skills needs, training pathways, occupational and career opportunities and identify strategies to overcome barriers to employer engagement and resistance in supporting young people’s career and transitions development in their Industry Sector by working with Industry Skills Councils, industry bodies, Group Training Australia, State Training Authorities, national parent associations and other appropriate organisations;
- collaborate with other NICS Providers;
- develop and maintain up to date information specific to the contracted NICS Industry Sector on DEEWR's (soon to be developed) NICS webpage; and
- give due recognition of the NICS Network as an Australian Government initiative.