The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments have signed a new agreement to deliver South Australia's share of the Clean Energy Capital Investment Fund, with up to $3.9 million to be invested in upgrading and expanding the state's clean energy training capacity.
The national $35 million Fund has been established by the Albanese Government to support facility upgrades and equipment purchases enabling training providers, including TAFEs and industry-based Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), to deliver skills essential to Australia's clean energy transition.
South Australia is a world leader in renewable energy. Backing in and training up more skilled workers will help strengthen South Australia's training capability across emerging and in demand clean energy fields, including solar, wind and battery storage.
Under the Agreement, funding will be administered through the South Australian Government, with projects expected to commence this year. Investments may include new training infrastructure, upgrades to existing facilities and the purchase of new training equipment to support hands-on learning in clean energy technologies.
The Australian Government and South Australian Government are delivering the skills and training that South Australia needs for its future, including through $2.3 billion in joint funding as part of the National Skills Agreement to deliver high-quality, responsive and accessible VET that lifts skill levels and boosts productivity.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles:
"Australia's clean energy transition is an incredible opportunity - and South Australia is making the most of it through skilling up more locals for clean energy jobs.
"By signing on to the Albanese Government's Clean Energy Capital Investment Fund, the Malinauskas Government is ensuring that South Australians will benefit from getting the best skills at modern facilities that prepare them for the future.
"This is all part of our Government's work to ensuring Australians right across the country can get the skills they want, for the jobs we need."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Amanda Rishworth:
"This is great news for South Australians - we're already leading the nation in clean energy, and this investment will mean we have the skills to stay ahead of the game.
"South Australians training in clean energy skills will benefit from modern facilities and equipment that meets the needs of the industry as it continues to evolve.
"We're setting an example for the rest of Australia, and the world, in ensuring that we embrace the opportunities that renewable energy provides for local jobs and our local economy."
