Changes to the Skilled Migration List targets only the highly skilled

Changes to the Skilled Migration List targets only the highly skilled Changes to the Skilled Migration List targets only the highly skilledPosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea Riddell Immigration and Citizenship minister, Senator Chris Evans, has put forward a newer, shorter Skilled Migration List (SOL) following advice provided by Skills Australia. The new list, which has shed over 200 occupations, is intended to specifically target the medium- and long-term demands of the Australian labur market. Jobs that have failed to make the list this time include hairdresser, acupuncturist, journalist and cook, while jobs in engineering, nursing and medicine are featured heavily. New English language requirements will also make it harder for trade applicants to gain residency, while onshore workers will be aided with a new job-ready program. First and foremost, young Australians should be trained and given the opportunity to fill existing job vacancies, Senator Evans said in a statement. The ch anges will attract a more highly skilled migration demographic and stop people applying for permanent residency on the back of low-value education courses. Senator Evans states that the changes will ensure that the migration program is demand-driven rather than supply-driven and will target areas where there are shortages of highly skilled workers. Through a targeted migration program, the Rudd Government will attract skilled migrants of the highest calibre and deliver people with real skills to meet real need in our economy, says Evans. The new SOL will come into place from July 1 with the intention of being updated every year. The changes are only directed towards the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program and will not affect employer-sponsored permanent or temporary visas. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccounta ntOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesoccupation list for australiaaustralia skills shortage list 2016jobs in demand in australia for migrationlist of skill shortages in australiahighest paying jobs in australia CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire verbunden Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreCareer counsellorHigh schoolNavigating life after high schoolFor many young adults, choosing which direction to take after high school can feel like an insurmountable task. We take a look at some steps that you can take to ensure youre headed in the right direction.ITWhere you can take your IT careerHave you tried turning it off and on again? If you think this phrase sums up what a career in IT means, then think again. Heres the lowdown on the many directions you can take your IT career.CAREER ADVICEJob hunting tipsHow to Stand Out on LinkedIn Your Guide to Getting NoticedLinkedIn can help you present your professional face to the world while helping you to power-network on a whole new level. Read our quick start guide teaching you how to write a standout LinkedIn profile and attract recruiters.