October 3rd, 2026Upskilling Victorian Workers And Meeting Industry Needs

Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Melissa Horne announced the next round of the Skills Solutions Partnerships program is now open for applications.

Grants of up to $500,000 are available to develop practical and innovative training courses addressing critical skills gaps in priority sectors.

These sectors include advanced manufacturing and defence, the circular economy, health technologies and medical research, agribusiness and digital technologies.

The program has proven to be a major success in providing specialised applied training that is industry-facing.

It will develop a new applied AI and data skills course ensuring advanced manufacturing workers and small businesses across the Greater Geelong region can upskill to use AI safely and effectively.

Under Round 2 Chisholm Institute with project partners Sutton Tools and Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited, received funding to pilot a hands-on advanced measurement training course.

This course was to strengthen metrology and precision measurement skills in manufacturing and defence sectors.

Expressions of Interest for Round 4 of the Skills Solutions Partnerships program close Friday 27 November 2026.

To learn more and register your interest, visit: business.vic.gov.au/ssp