Improved Completions aims to help more Canberrans finish their VET training.
26 November 2025
In brief:
- The Australian and ACT Governments are working together to support vocational education and training (VET) students in Canberra.
- They are funding a new initiative called Improved Completions.
- It aims to help more Canberrans finish their VET training.
Joint investment from the Australian and ACT Governments will support vocational education and training (VET) students in the ACT.
A new initiative called Improved Completions aims to better support students so more can finish their training.
It is an important step in building a stronger, fairer and more flexible skills system.
The Improved Completions initiative
The Improved Completions initiative is part of Australia’s National Skills Agreement (NSA). This major reform aims to improve the nation’s skills and training system.
Improved Completions will concentrate on helping more VET students complete their courses.
It will test, measure and expand the best ways to support students so they can:
- finish their studies
- move into further training or get a job.
How it will work in the ACT
The ACT rollout includes four key activities:
The completions grants program
This program will support VET providers, employers and community organisations. It will help them offer extra support to students who are more likely to struggle or not complete their course.
Establishing a Careers Hub
The Careers Hub will give advice on VET courses and pathways. It will also help people find training or job opportunities.
Employers can use the hub to get help with upskilling workers or taking on new apprentices, including Australian School-based Apprentices.
Free text support service
This pilot service will send text messages to VET learners. The messages will support these students, building their confidence, mentoring and helping them understand their workplace rights.
Completions research
Research will be carried out to learn more about what helps students finish their training. The findings will be shared to improve support across Australia.
Support for all Canberrans
These groups are expected to benefit most from the initiative:
- women
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- young people
- mature age Australians
- those experiencing long-term unemployment
- people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- people with disability.
The Improved Completions initiative will help more Canberrans finish their VET training and enter the workforce with confidence.
More information
Read more about pathways for school students on the ACT Education and Training website.
Find more information on Australian Apprenticeships and VET pathways on the Skills Canberra website.
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