From curiosity to capability: Why FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Sprint #5 focused on getting started with AI
Back to FSO Skills Accelerator–AI landing page 28 April 2026 By Siobhan O’Sullivan, FSO Skills Accelerator-AI “We know AI matters. We’re just not sure where to start.” That was the consistent message across the first four sprints of the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI. The Skills Accelerator is a national initiative bringing together VET and industry partners to connect, collaborate, […]
FSO appoints David Masters as Chair, succeeding Yasmin Allen AM
14 April 2026 Future Skills Organisation (FSO) has appointed David Masters as Chair of the Board, succeeding Yasmin Allen AM from 28 April 2026. David has served as an Independent Director since FSO’s establishment in 2023 and was a founding board member of its predecessor, the Digital Skills Organisation (DSO). He brings deep experience working with governments […]
FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Webinar: AI in Practice – Human Resources (with AHRI)
8 April 2026 As part of our FSO Skills Accelerator-AI AI in Practice webinar series, this session takes a closer look at the HR sector – where AI is increasingly influencing how organisations manage talent, workforce planning and employee experience. In partnership with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI), we’ll unpack how AI is being […]
From possibility to practice: How the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Sprint #4 unlocked $1.2m of AI value for the VET sector
Back to FSO Skills Accelerator–AI landing page 20 March 2026 By Siobhan O’Sullivan, FSO Skills Accelerator-AI AI is reshaping industries worldwide – so how can we upskill Australians with the AI capabilities needed to thrive? The FSO Skills Accelerator-AI is tackling this question head-on, running short, hands-on Action Learning Sprints that bring RTO leaders, industry experts, and technology […]
Building Australia’s digital capability at scale
24 March 2026 By Sally Browner, Director of Digital, Future Skills Organisation With 87% of job roles now requiring digital skills, and demand continuing to grow, it is essential that Australians can access the digital capability training necessary to drive both individual and national productivity. Our Uplift Digital Capability project is responding directly to this need by developing nationally accredited, generalist digital capability training that […]
From literacy to innovation: Chisholm’s two-step AI capability uplift pathway
Chisholm Institute built a staged, human-centred model to develop AI capability: moving from a foundational prompt-a-thon to a hackathon that produced real prototypes now being developed. At a glance Organisation: Chisholm Institute Target audience: Educators, learning designers, IT, quality, and administration staff. Timeframe: September-November 2025 Primary goal: Build AI confidence and capability with VET educators and […]
From bootcamps to prompt-a-thons: how Akkodis is preparing VET for AI
Partnerships, co-design, and interactive learning are driving national AI capability across Australia’s VET sector. At a glance Organisation: Akkodis Academy and 12 TAFEs across Australia. Target audience: TAFE educators, support staff, and leadership teams in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, ACT, and WA. Timeframe: Delivery across 2025. Primary goal: Build foundational AI literacy and leadership capability to embed AI into […]
Adobe and Western Sydney University uplift educator and learner AI capability across disciplines
Western Sydney University’s partnership with Adobe is embedding generative AI into first-year design courses, building AI literacy, collaboration and problem-solving skills, and giving educators practical models for using adaptable AI tools. At a glance Organisation: Western Sydney University — School of Built Environment and Design Target audience: First-year students across Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering, Biology, […]
FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Webinar: AI in Practice – Finance (with CA ANZ)
11 March 2026 As part of our FSO Skills Accelerator-AI AI in Practice webinar series, this session takes a closer look at the finance sector – where AI is rapidly transforming analysis, decision-making and risk management. In partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), we’ll unpack how AI is being used across finance […]
FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Masterclass: AI Governance & Adoption Starter Toolkit
18 February 2026 Future Skills Organisation’s hands-on Masterclass series helps VET leaders, educators and operational teams confidently adopt and apply the AI resources emerging from the Skills Accelerator. In this Masterclass presented by Ray Fleming, Founder, Stratentia, participants will learn how to use the seven essential artefacts in the AI Governance & Adoption Starter Toolkit to accelerate safe, effective and compliant AI adoption across their organisation. You will unpack real examples, work through […]