The Victorian Government has launched a new report that charts Victoria’s skills and training sector over the next three years.

Following extensive consultation with members and stakeholders, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released its Careers Services Policy Paper, entitled “Boosting Business with Career Services”. It puts forward 29 recommendations that would improve the future of careers services, both in Victoria and Australia-wide.

The Victorian Chamber launched the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival and the race that stops the nation at a special event trackside at Flemington Racecourse. 

Following feedback that a current lack of adequate career services is having a negative impact on the labour market, the Victorian Chamber has devised 29 recommendations to improve the future of careers services nationally.

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has launched its third edition of the popular interactive Melbourne eGuide for conference, meeting and incentive event planners.

The Victorian Chamber’s Business Voice podcast has returned for a second season! In Episode One we put events across Melbourne and Victoria in the spotlight. 

Melbourne Chamber member Yarra Trams’ operator Keolis Downer is linking with North Melbourne Football Club on providing pathways for women into the rail industry.

A new initiative created with input from the Victorian Chamber is providing a platform for industry to co-design training with TAFEs and dual-sector universities.

The official Victorian Chamber AFLW Grand Final Lunch hosted 300 people at the MCG for an event that transcended the boundaries of sport, business, and inspiration. 

The Honourable Linda Dessau AC CVO, former Governor of Victoria says her role taught her “how lucky we are” to be in Victoria, even if there’s a long way to go on social issues such as gender equality.

From struggling to attend primary school to now thriving in the workplace, 2023 Victorian Trainee of the Year Rebecca Hope is paving the way for youth and disability employment.

With plenty of Melbourne Chamber member events and attractions on offer, keep your family and friends, or business and clients, entertained over the new year.

This year the Victorian Chamber released a careers campaign addressing a lack of adequate career services for students, graduates and workers in Australia.

Ann Peacock is a trailblazer in fostering positive change during her tenure as the former General Manager of Community and Charity at Crown Melbourne, her commitment to the community, and tireless efforts in raising funds for high-profile charity events.

The Australian Apprenticeship Priority List has been amended for 2024, including 19 new occupations with incentives for apprentices and employers.

The Victorian Chamber, in partnership with Lysander, has launched new leadership courses to enable both aspiring and established leaders to take their capabilities to a new level.