Department of Training and Workforce Development

Western Australia’s Department of Training and Workforce Development leads agile training and workforce strategies that enable all Western Australians to participate in a highly skilled and diversified economy.

Last updated: 16 June 2025

Announcements

A man in a yellow shirt and safety vest stands in front of a steel frame, overseeing construction work.

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16 June 2025

State Government building WA's construction workforce with $37.5 million Budget investment

The State Government is continuing to invest in building the State's construction workforce, with a $37.5 million State Budget commitment to boost apprenticeships and training, and to attract skilled tradies ready to start work immediately.

The 74-member team representing Western Australia, wearing their uniforms at a ceremony at Parliament House.

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5 June 2025

West Aussies ready to take on the WorldSkills challenge

Young Western Australians are gearing up to showcase their skills on a national stage as they prepare to compete in the prestigious WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show.

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30 May 2025

$100 million Budget commitment backs TAFE to deliver a skilled workforce

$100 million TAFE investment to skill the workforce of tomorrow.

Two men in black aprons stand together in a kitchen, engaged in a cooking activity.

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2 May 2025

Investment in skills and TAFE building Broome's local workforce

Fee-free and low-fee courses helping train Broome's workforce of the future.

What we do

Through strong engagement with industry, community and training service providers, the Department identifies the current and emerging skills needed for Western Australia; leads the development of training and workforce strategies; and manages the public investment in vocational education and training (VET) and workforce services delivered by TAFE colleges, private training providers and other service providers.

Our vision is "Transforming lives and communities, and enabling a thriving economy."

Find out more about our work to support Western Australia’s diversifying economy and changing industry needs through developing a workforce that is skilled, versatile and highly competitive.

About the Department