From Curiosity to Capability: What Have We Really Learned from a Year of Action in the AI Skills Ecosystem?
Originally published 24 August 2026 on LinkedIn by Siobhan O’Sullivan GAICD “When the sector moves together, the pace of change is extraordinary.” Two days. Seven pitches. Nearly 90 votes from a room of 150 senior leaders on Day One. 200 senior leaders from industry, education and training in the room on Day Two, adding their names in […]
From experiment to evidence: What Sprint #6 revealed about a year of AI transformation in VET
Originally published 16 June 2026 on LinkedIn by Siobhan O’Sullivan GAICD , FSO Skills Accelerator-AI “It feels like only yesterday Patrick Kidd stood on stage and talked about the launch of this project.” That was the thought I shared to open Sprint #6, and it captured something real. Looking back at our very […]
FSO Skills Accelerator-AI Webinar: Launchpad Partners Showcase
Upcoming webinar Wednesday, 23 September, 12:00 pm At the National AI Skills Forum, we heard seven live pitches from AI solution providers, each presenting a scalable upskilling solution directly against a real barrier facing Australia’s education, training and workforce systems. What you missed if you weren’t in the room: nearly 90 votes from 150 senior […]
FSO Skills Accelerator-AI: AI in Industry – Small Business (with COSBOA)
Upcoming webinar Wednesday, 16 September, 12:00 pm Small businesses make up more than 97% of Australian businesses and they are experimenting with AI in growing numbers. But there is a gap between trying AI and getting real value from it: around 30% of small businesses now use AI for everyday tasks, while only 14% have […]
AI in Industry – Governance webinar with AICD: AI risk, accountability and oversight
As part of our FSO Skills Accelerator (AI) AI in Industry webinar series, this session takes a closer look at governance – where AI opportunity, risk, accountability and oversight now sit firmly on the leadership agenda. In partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), we’ll unpack how organisations can approach AI adoption with the right […]
AI in Industry Project toolkit: helping VET educators track AI’s impact on jobs and skills
A cross-sector team of education, government, and industry professionals has developed a practical, ready-to-use toolkit to help VET educators and learning designers understand how AI is reshaping industry – and bring that knowledge directly into teaching and course design. Developed through the FSO Skills Accelerator AI programme, the AI in Industry Project is a proof […]
TAFE Gippsland case study: governed AI for consistent learning content design
TAFE Gippsland wanted educators to use AI safely and consistently to build better learning content faster. Through the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI, it partnered with RockMouse to pilot SPARK, an AI assistant that turns training requirements into structured learning materials that educators review and approve. At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: AI Learning Content Assistant […]
GenLearn AI role-play case study: safe practice for high-stakes workplace conversations
Role plays and branched scenarios are among the best ways adults learn. But they take time and resources many providers do not have. Can AI help more students get the practice they need in high-stakes situations before they enter the workplace? At a glance FSO Skills Accelerator-AI initiative: AI role-play pilot Partners: Canberra Institute of […]
AI in Industry – Technology webinar with ACS: how AI is reshaping technology roles
July 2026 update: this resource is now a part of the Skills Accelerator “AI in Industry” series. 10 June 2026 As part of our FSO Skills Accelerator-AI ‘AI in Practice’ webinar series, this session takes a closer look at technology – where AI is no longer an emerging consideration but a fundamental shift in how […]
Digital Education Council and Bendigo Kangan Institute AI literacy pilot for VET trainers
A pilot with the Digital Education Council and Bendigo Kangan Institute demonstrates how practical, tailored AI capability can be delivered at scale to Australian VET trainers. At a glance Organisation: Digital Education Council (DEC) and Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI), facilitated by the FSO Skills Accelerator-AI. Target audience: Individuals holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher, learning […]