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National Skills Week 2026: Skills that change lives  

What does it take to change a life? 

That was the question at the heart of the National Skills Week 2026 launch in Canberra, where MTC FutureReady joined education, industry and government leaders as a Platinum Partner. 

Hosted at the Canberra Institute of Technology, the event explored this year’s theme, ‘Life Changing’, and the role skills, training and education play in helping people create better futures. 

Left to right - MTC GM of Customer Experience and Brand, Claire Van Heyningen, MTC GM Education & Training, Subhi Madi; MTC CEO Rob Marshall; Hon. Andrew Giles MP; National Skills Week Chair Brian Wexham; National Apprentice Employment Network CEO Dianne Dayhew

Throughout the morning, speakers shared a common message: there is no single pathway to success. For some people, it’s an apprenticeship. For others, it’s foundation skills training, or support during a career change, or the confidence to take the first step towards a new opportunity. What matters is ensuring people can access that much needed support, training and opportunities that help them move forward. 

National Skills Week Chair Brian Wexham spoke about the impact of education, training and opportunity, and the need to celebrate hands-on learning alongside university pathways. He also reminded attendees that while governments can create policy and systems can provide support, real change happens when people support and inspire one another. 

The Hon. Andrew Giles MP echoed this theme, highlighting the importance of helping people make choices that work for them and ensuring they receive the support they need not only to start training, but to stay engaged in it. He reinforced that the benefits of skills development extend beyond individuals to workplaces, industries and communities. 

A highlight of the event was the Life Changing panel discussion featuring MTC FutureReady CEO Rob Marshall, Skillaroos and Team Australia WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 representative William Nickl, and National Apprentice Employment Network CEO Dianne Dayhew. 

The discussion explored how education, training and employment can transform lives. Rob spoke about the importance of foundation skills, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital capability, in opening doors to employment, further education and lifelong learning. William reflected on the support, encouragement and mentorship that helped him pursue his goals, while Dianne highlighted the life-changing impact of education and employment and the importance of creating environments where apprentices and trainees can succeed. 

The day served as a powerful reminder that when people have access to education, training and the skills they want to develop, the impact reaches far beyond the individual. At MTC FutureReady, we see that impact every day. Whether it’s helping someone strengthen their foundation skills, start a new career, complete training or gain confidence for the future, we’re committed to helping people realise their potential. 

Because skills don’t just change careers. 

They change lives. And when lives change, communities grow stronger.