{"id":105511,"date":"2025-07-02T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=105511"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T00:38:08","slug":"parliamentary-inquiry-to-consider-future-job-paths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/parliamentary-inquiry-to-consider-future-job-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary inquiry to consider future job paths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA&#8217;S future employment needs are the focus of a new Parliamentary inquiry now open for public submissions.<\/p>\n<p>The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee is examining the pathways linking students to industries vital to Victoria&#8217;s economic development and that need skilled employees into the future.<\/p>\n<p>By 2034, more than 1.4 million new workers are expected to enter the Victorian workforce to meet the demands of the economy and replace retirees.<\/p>\n<p>More than 85 per cent of expected new workers in Victoria will need a post-secondary qualification to gain employment over the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an important inquiry because actions taken today will help to determine the future economic success of our state,&#8221; Bellarine MP and committee chair Alison Marchant said.<\/p>\n<p>She said the inquiry would examine the types of support students need to gain employment in industries that are in demand.<\/p>\n<p>These industries include health care and social assistance, construction, technology, clean energy and education, among others.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll be looking at support to enter TAFE and other vocational routes, as well as pathways to some in-demand occupations that require higher education,&#8221; Ms Marchant said.<\/p>\n<p>Among the issues to be examined, the committee expects to consider support that is needed for specific groups of students such as those in regional Victoria, female students considering work in male-dominated industries, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want to hear from a range of industries that are experiencing workforce shortages, as well as from students and young people so we can understand what influences the direction they choose to take after school,&#8221; Ms Marchant said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re also keen to hear from educators and those who have experienced barriers to participation so that we can make meaningful recommendations for the benefit of students, educational institutions and employers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Submissions can be made online by August 1.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/parliament.vic.gov.au\/jobpathwaysinquiry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parliament.vic.gov.au\/jobpathwaysinquiry<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA&#8217;S future employment needs are the focus of a new Parliamentary inquiry now open for public submissions. 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