Tenders called for program to boost skills productivity in Tasmania

Tenders have been called for a major skills program to boost skills productivity, Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, said. Advertisements have been placed in today's newspapers inviting applications for the $2.8 million next round of the joint Commonwealth-State Productivity Places Program, he said. "That brings to more than $8.5 million the funds committed to target skill shortages in Tasmania during 2009 through the program. "The Government is aggressively driving skills improvement and this is another part of us delivering on that agenda. "We are determined to do everything possible to ensure Tasmania is not be caught out again with skill shortages. Tenders close on Wednesday 7 August 2009.