The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report estimates that over 90% of employment growth over the next 10 years will be in jobs that need post-secondary qualifications. However, only half of that growth is in university-qualified roles.
Released annually by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to detail a uniquely national view of the current and future shape of Australia’s workforce, the report provides a detailed look at Australia’s workforce landscape, with a focus on future skills, opportunities and challenges.
“What’s clear is that we need to stop thinking about post-school study in terms of only university,” said Professor Barney Glover, JSA Commissioner and a former Chancellor of Western Sydney University.
“Half of what people will need to know for the jobs of the future is going to be taught in vocational education and training.”
“Anyone looking at a new or changed career needs to understand that we have to think outside of the university box to make sure we have the skills we need for strong employment in the future.”
Professor Glover was speaking at the beginning of a national roadshow in Canberra on Monday. JSA is about to visit every capital city to discuss with stakeholders and interested members of the public what their findings mean for local regions.
With over 1,000 people already registered to attend, interest is high in the labour market, future workforce needs and improving connection within the skills system.
Details on how to register for the JSA roadshow are available on jobsandskills.gov.au. The next roadshow will be in Sydney on Thursday, 21 November 2024.
The full Jobs and Skills Report is available here.
Media contact: media@jobsandskills.gov.au
