VIC small business skills boost

A panel of industry experts who will assist Victorian small businesses to boost the skills of their workforces has been announced by the Brumby Government. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan said the service provider panel members would provide expert advice on training to 1500 small to medium-sized businesses as part of the Brumby Government's $52 million Skills for Growth: Workforce Development Program. "The Brumby Government is taking action to secure more jobs for Victorians by investing in a skills system capable of delivering the skills our businesses need to boost productivity and innovation and drive economic growth," Ms Allan said.