❓ The Minister for Education and Training outlines new measures to address skills shortages in WA, including capital improvements to training facilities and increased investment in apprenticeships, highlighting the government's commitment to a skilled workforce.
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SKILLS SHORTAGE - NEW MEASURES
Will the minister advise the house on new measures being undertaken to address the skills shortage? Mr M. McGOWAN
Will the minister advise the house on new measures being undertaken to address the skills shortage? Mr M. McGOWAN
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I thank the member for Mindarie for the question and for his excellent advocacy for the people of his electorate. Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: I thank the member for Mindarie for the question and for his excellent advocacy for the people of his electorate. Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
I thank the member for Mindarie for the question and for his excellent advocacy for the people of his electorate. Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: I thank the member for Mindarie for the question and for his excellent advocacy for the people of his electorate. Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
I thank the member for Mindarie for the question and for his excellent advocacy for the people of his electorate. Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Western Australia is going through a golden age. Our economy is powering ahead. Many more jobs are being created under this government, so much so that our unemployment rate is now below three per cent. That is an unheard-of level, particularly in consideration of participation rates in this state these days. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN : That means that we need to provide a skilled workforce to industry to ensure that industry can continue to perform so well. That is an important role - Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Roe! Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
Mr M. McGOWAN : That is an important part of the role of the state government training system. I am very pleased to report that the state government’s training system is working very well and is providing many training opportunities to Western Australians. The government wants to see young Western Australians taking up those jobs and opportunities in industry around the state so that local people can be the beneficiaries of the amazing performance of the Western Australian economy. On Saturday I announced that the government will spend an additional $54 million on capital improvements and some personnel improvements around the state, including improvements in Karratha; in Kalgoorlie at the Curtin Vocational Training and Education Centre facility; in Bunbury; and in various locations around the metropolitan area, including Balga and Thornlie. We will also build a new annexe at Clarkson Community High School, due to the very forceful advocacy of the member for Mindarie. However, other government members for the northern suburbs have also advocated for that facility. Therefore, a new facility will be built in conjunction with the high school at Clarkson. It is designed to provide apprenticeships and training, particularly in the building and construction industry, which will meet the demands of the rapidly expanding northern suburbs. That is a $12.5 million facility that is being constructed at Clarkson next to the high school. That will be a massive improvement for the northern suburbs and a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of the building and construction industry in the northern suburbs. This is part of a great Western Australian story and a great Carpenter government story. An extra $190 million has been put into training since the last state election, and 34 000 people are in apprenticeships and traineeships, which is roughly double that which was in place when we came to office. That is a great achievement for this government.
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