AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK 2023: A HUGE SUCCESS

Weld Australia was pleased to be a part of the very successful Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in May 2023. Our exhibition stand proved extremely popular with the crowds, with hoard of people eager to try their hand at the Soldamatic welding simulators.

Organised and run by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2023 saw 348 exhibitors put on a fantastic showcase. In an all-time record, over 15,900 people attended from 29 different countries. In addition to these visitors, over 3,000 exhibitor personnel and 300 students attended the show, making it almost 20,000 people involved.

Walking down through the Weld and Air Solutions Zone, there were groups of technical school students visiting, clearly impressed and enthralled (and well behaved), making positive steps in deciding where they wanted to move in their early career. Some of the most advanced technologies and processes were highlighted, using high-quality interactive experiences that demonstrated developments in the welding sector.

The Future Solutions Speaker Sessions were a real success. Every seat in each session was filled. On Tuesday, the Speaker Program focused on Digital and Additive Manufacturing. With the theme of Women in Manufacturing, Wednesday’s roll call of experts expanded on career pathways and opportunities open for women to advance in the industry right now.

On Thursday, the Speaker Program showcased Australian manufacturing successes and advances happening here at home, exporting to the world. The last day of AMW2023 celebrated Innovation and Research in Manufacturing. Attendees also learnt about the Australian National Fabrication Facility and the work being done on advanced materials.

Chisholm Partners With Jobs Victoria To Tackle Growing Manufacturing Sector Skills Shortage

Chisholm Institute has partnered with the Victorian Government to launch the Jobs Victoria Engineering Project. This innovative project aims to recruit, train and place at least 100 jobseekers at manufacturing workplaces across Melbourne’s southeast to meet increased demand for skills. Through this ‘earn and learn’ project, recruits can earn an income, while also gaining hands-on engineering skills and training.

The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project aims to help bridge the skills gap and is seeking interest from both jobseekers looking to work in fabrication or mechanical engineering, and businesses with available jobs in the sector.

Chisholm plays a key role in ensuring successful placement, by carefully matching applicants with potential employers. Once placed, Chisholm provides continued training and career support through dedicated mentoring and engineering specific training.

The program is open to people who have faced challenges including women aged 45 and over, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability, as well as manufacturing businesses looking for workers in Victoria.

Chisholm Institute’s Chief Commercial Officer, Damien Van Eyk, is thrilled to see the Jobs Victoria Engineering Project launch, particularly at a time when strong growth in the manufacturing industry is resulting in a significant skills gap. “It’s an exciting time to launch a career in the manufacturing sector. The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project highlights the opportunities for job seekers to build real-world experience in fabrication and mechanical engineering, while also receiving hands-on training and on-going support.” and to register your interest, visit chisholm.edu.au/engineeringjobs

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