National Skills Week chairman and chief executive of SkillsOne Brian Wexham said with the effects of the pandemic predicted to be felt for a long time, manoeuvring the workforce and providing career information and advice was critical.

"A skilled labour market is an employed labour market," he said.

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Mr Wexham said they saw upskilling occur during the pandemic and the company made many of their courses free over that period for people to take advantage of.

"We have seen upskilling and we will see more of that," he said. "It is about igniting a passion and being better informed."

Mr Wexham said the importance of National Skills Week was threefold in that it highlights the diversity of vocational education, it spotlights industry trends, and it dispels myths that surround vocational training.

The 2018 Tasmanian vocational student of the year award winner Cassandra Brown said upskilling was important as it gives people a head start in life.

"The skills that I gained helped me both in the workplace and in life," she said. "Vocational Education and Training is available for everybody, at all education or experience levels."

National Skills Week will run from August 24 through to August 30.