The South Australian and Federal Governments have jointly committed $37 million to help more South Australian students successfully complete their Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, including pathways in construction and clean energy.
This investment is aimed at lifting VET completion rates by strengthening the wrap-around support available to learners.

Support measures include:

• Expanding the availability of student support services including mental health and financial assistance
• Introducing peer support for apprentices to mentor and support them to complete
• Focusing support on priority industries like construction, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy by working with industry to introduce new programs to increase completions
• Using local strategies to tackle challenges in regional areas, including by working alongside First Nations organisations
• Creating a VET Student Advisory Network for learners to share their experiences and influence changes to improve completions
• Implementing TAFE SA's Completions Strategy to improve student retention and success rates
• Evaluating programs that help students complete their training to then expand what works.

MEA congratulates both governments on taking steps to better support VET students and strengthen the future workforce.

You can find out more about the financial support here.