6 December AFTA’s National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers meets with Minister for Skills and Training December 6, 2022 By ATIA_Admin Media Release National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers 0 December 1 2022: With the skills and workforce shortages the biggest brake on Travel’s full recovery post-pandemic, The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Workforce Taskforce today met with Minister for Skills and Training, The Hon. Brendan O’Connor. Today’s briefing is the latest in a series of direct briefings AFTA has held with key Ministers and offices shaping the future of Australia’s Visitor Economy. AFTA established the National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers with its primary objective to assist the industry overcome the chronic workforce shortages which is holding back our full recovery. AFTA continues to provide opportunities for members to speak directly to Government on the issues impacting them support by detailed policy positions which government can implement. Quotes from Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) CEO Dean Long “The reality of the ongoing massive challenge of workforce and skills shortages in Travel is hampering recovery at a time when the hunger to travel is sharp, and the booking complexities greater than ever before.” “Australia’s travel professionals are doing all they can to bridge the shortfall but it’s not sustainable which is why we are grateful to have the on-going dialogue with Federal Government.” “Today’s meeting with Minister O’Connor was constructive with significant ground covered including the need for both accredited and non-accredited in-house training to develop entry level and operational staff.” MEDIA CONTACT: LJ Loch 0488 038 555 lj.loch@afta.com.au Related Articles High powered Travel delegations meet with Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell In the lead-up to the budget next week AFTA and our members engaged with Australia's senior ministers, Minister Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, in separate events hosted in Melbourne and Sydney. ATIA continues workforce engagement with migration submission The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is continuing to engage with the Federal Government to support travel businesses in rebuilding their workforces, with a submission to ensure key travel occupations are eligible for skilled migration ATIA push for skills and workforce solution The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is actively advocating for enhanced support for Traineeship incentives as part of its commitment to addressing ongoing skills and workforce shortages on behalf of members. ATIA Brings National Conversation to Local Communities with BBOTR Speaker Line-Up unveiled The upcoming Beyond Borders On The Road (BBOTR) events in Adelaide on 28 July and Perth on 30 July are part of ATIA's A30 Strategy to strengthen community among travel professionals, facilitate cross-border industry connections, and provide members with direct access to national insights and advocacy. AFTA win on Skills Priority List The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has succeeded in having “Travel Consultants” added to the Federal Government Skills Priority List. ATIA Seeks Member Input to Shape Workforce Development Strategy The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has launched the “Skills and Workforce Survey” to gather comprehensive insights from members. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.