Jason Moore
Jason leads marketing at Major Training, bringing over 12 years of experience across vocational education, higher education, healthcare, and digital marketing.
His background in the education sector runs deep. Before Major, Jason was Marketing Manager at the Australian Paramedical College (RTO 32513), leading student acquisition and campaign performance for a national training provider. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years at the University of Wollongong across digital and marketing management roles, working on student acquisition, digital transformation, partnership initiatives, and content strategy for one of Australia's top universities.
At Major, Jason writes about the topics he works on every day: marketing vocational training, funding pathways, employer engagement, and the shifting landscape of skills and workforce development in Australia.
Queensland’s demand for skilled workers has never been higher, with major infrastructure projects, booming construction, and a shortage of qualified tradespeople creating opportunities for apprentices across the state. An apprenticeship is more than just a job — it’s a paid training pathway that blends hands-on experience with nationally recognised qualifications. Whether you’re a school leaver,…
The Major Convos podcast is back for season three, recording honest conversations from its purpose-built studio in Yatala, Queensland. Season three dives deep into the vocational education and training landscape, with a strong focus on how industry‑led solutions are preparing apprentices for the realities of modern work. Hosts Corey Bowles and Matthew Tenkate will explore how training providers…
Hunter Valley company Daracon Group has opened the door for eight new team members to take their first confident steps into civil construction through the Role Ready program. Supported by Smart and Skilled funding a NSW Government initiative, the Role Ready program combines classroom‑based learning at Major Training Group’s Beresfield facility with practical, on‑site training…
High risk work licence classes are nationally recognised certifications required to perform specific types of risk work in Australia. A high risk work licence confirms that you have completed appropriate training and been assessed as competent to operate certain equipment or carry out specialised tasks safely. This guide is for workers, supervisors and employers in…
MSQ FUNDING | Queensland manufacturers can now access subsidised high-risk work training for employees through the Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) High Risk Training & Licensing program, with a $300 co-contribution to the cost of enrolment. This program is funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland. If you’ve got staff who need high-risk licensing to safely perform their…
Capstone Readiness Practice Program (5-Day Onsite) Get a proper practice run before you sit your electrical capstone. This 5-day onsite Capstone Readiness Practice Program is a non-accredited course designed to refresh and extend the practical and theoretical knowledge relevant to the capstone component of the Electrical Qualification – UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course.…
Australia is facing a critical skills shortage, but with the right moves, employers could unlock a $26.2 billion boost to the economy over the next decade. According to the MEGT Productivity Prospectus 2025, a consistent increase in apprenticeship uptake could deliver: $11.8 billion in lifetime earnings for workers $14.4 billion in productivity and public benefit…
Skills shortages continue to impact worksites and businesses across Australia. Projects stall. Costs rise. Your team feels the pressure in day-to-day operations. That leads many employers to ask one question: Is hiring an apprentice worth it? According to the MEGT Productivity Prospectus 2025, the answer is yes. Apprenticeships and traineeships deliver measurable productivity gains, strengthen…
If you’ve been thinking about a career change or upskilling, the numbers don’t lie. With skills shortages reaching new peaks, these are the trades in demand in Australia right now. In fact, the latest MEGT Productivity Report (2025) shows that nearly 50% of all trade jobs are now hard to fill. We are seeing serious…