Training is a critical element to achieving the present and future needs of industry and the community. The Northern Territory Government understands the importance of growing our own. A number of partnerships and incentive programs are offered to support business and industry in building our local workforce, and engaging in training that suits the needs of the Territory.
The department regulates and funds registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver responsive training programs leading to employment, particularly for Indigenous Territorians living in regional and remote areas of the NT. It also delivers funding to the six industry Training Advisory Councils (TACs) to:
provide input on behalf of NT industry into the development
maintenance and review of training packages
advise government on training package implementation in the NT
provide a link between business
industry and government on labour market policy, planning and workforce issues and Vocational Education and Training planning, policy and practice
undertake activities to increase awareness of the VET system across their industry sectors.