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Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
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The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
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Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
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Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.
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UK leads Europe in AI investment with Gen AI boosts & big savings
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UK leads Europe in AI investment with 74% of organisations boosting generative AI spending, driving major cost savings and workforce transformation.
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Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
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Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
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Amplified intelligence: Smart business governance in the AI-age
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Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.
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Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
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Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
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Skillsoft & Salesforce launch AI learning for support teams
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Skillsoft partners with Salesforce to launch AI-powered training within its platform, aiming to close skill gaps in customer support teams and enhance service quality.
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Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
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Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
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Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
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Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.
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Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
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Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.
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Google Canada pledges CAD $13M for national AI training drive
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Google Canada has launched a CAD $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to train over two million Canadians in AI skills, boosting workforce readiness nationwide.
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Agentic accounting the next frontier for CFOs
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Australian CFOs face economic pressures and regulatory changes, turning to agentic automation—combining AI and human insight—to boost finance efficiency.
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Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
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Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.
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Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
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Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.
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BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
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Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.
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If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
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Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
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Reskilling initiative helps survivors gain tech jobs & independence
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Humans of Purpose aims to reskill domestic violence survivors with digital training, boosting independence and addressing Australia's tech skills gap.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
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Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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Australian workers see automation as path to career growth
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Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.