20 First Nations trainees will graduate from the National Indigenous Training Academy at Uluru Ayers Rock Resort on Saturday in the biggest graduation ceremony from the academy so far.

Destined to join Australia's famous and growing tourism and hospitality workforce, the Academy has arranged for all the trainees' families to attend the ceremony for their Certificate III graduation in Tourism.

Akira Mippy, a Noongar graduating trainee, said she had learned "every new thing out here that I didn't think I'd learn, like making coffee, serving customers".

"My favourite thing is how to make coffee, I love doing latte art," Ms Mippy said.

"Working with the other trainees, you get along really well. I plan to stay here full time, and keep working in F&B. To any other young people thinking about NITA, come out and give it a go. It's a great experience to learn new skills."

NITA, run by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia (Voyages) - a First Nations business registered with Supply Nation - provides leading training for Indigenous people in the tourism, hospitality, landscaping, and retail sectors, and has seen 700 successful graduates to date from their Uluru and Mossman Gorge sites.

Voyages chief executive Matthew Cameron-Smith said everyone was "incredibly proud" of every graduate who had worked so hard to get to where they are.

"This ceremony marks one of our largest cohorts yet, with 26 graduates celebrating and a milestone 700 young Indigenous Australians who have now completed the program since its inception," he said.

Voyages guarantees employment for all graduates, either at one of their two sites, or through a partnership with Accor hotels which enables the graduates to return to their communities after finishing the program.

"NITA offers aspiring young people a unique opportunity to learn, earn and live onsite with comprehensive support on their hospitality or tourism journey," Mr Cameron-Smith said.

"Growing air access into Uluru is crucial in ensuring NITA delivers important and consistent pathways to employment for Indigenous Australians, with market-leading, nationally accredited qualifications setting them up for career success."

Tourism and Transport Forum chief executive Margy Osmond said the graduates were in huge demand thanks to the "NITA program's success in nurturing Indigenous talent and creating sustainable career opportunities".

"Voyages' ongoing dedication to the program continues to ensure First Nations voices and perspectives are more prominently represented in our sector, further enhancing the diversity and cultural richness of the industry," Ms Osmond said.

Tourism Minister Don Farrell, and newly appointed Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, congratulated the graduates.

"The talent and skills of the graduates is a testament to the hard-working staff who prepare their students for a career in Australia's thriving tourism and hospitality sector," Senator Farrell said.

"My hope for each of the graduates is that this is the start of an exciting and fulfilling career in an industry that I began my working life in and remain passionate about."

Senator McCarthy, who represents the NT, wished the graduates all the best for what she knew would be a "rewarding career in Australia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector".

"It's fantastic to see organisations such as Voyages continuing to support First Nations people to get into the tourism and hospitality industry by offering quality training in a supportive environment that respects and celebrates their culture and values," she said.

The graduation ceremony will see the release of a new report by the two ministers, highlighting the success of First Nations businesses involved in exporting international trade and tourism.

First Nations Businesses Succeeding Internationally highlights the contribution Australia's First Nations exporters are making to their community, as well as their role in creating more jobs, and driving the country's growth.

The report notes significant growth opportunities for the sector, including increased interest from international visitors in Indigenous cultural tourism experiences, as well as an increase in revenue generated by First Nations tourism businesses.

Other findings in the report included identifying that First Nations businesses typically create more jobs and contribute more to the national economy than non-trading First Nations businesses; and that First Nations exporters generated over $670 million in revenue in 2022-23 - typically employing over seven times more workers than other First Nations businesses.

Furthermore, First Nations tourism business in 2022-23 generated nearly $1 billion in revenue and employed nearly 7,000 workers.

"Tourism is the lifeblood of our regions – underpinning local economies right across Australia," Senator Farrell said.

"Australia is home to spectacular experiences, landscapes, and culture – which we are proud to share with visitors from across the world."

The government has said the Indigenous Tourism Fund continues to support economic opportunities for First Nations people in the tourism industry, offering mentoring as well as co-investment with state and territory governments in strategic projects.

National Indigenous Times was a guest of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.

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