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The Mackenzie Institute’s latest paper, by Tom Karmel, explores whether pre-apprenticeships and other forms of pre-vocational education are worth the effort. As a preparation and taster of a particular occupation pre-voc. courses make sense. But ... Read More

Those of you who follow some of the trends in the world may be aware of the Marie Kondo method, which is about systematically ‘tidying up’ so that your life is less crowded and full of joy. Is this something that we now need to do in VET in ... Read More

Employers look for training that is agile and responsive to their specific needs, is affordable, and minimises workers’ time away from their jobs. They want this training to be shorter-form and more flexible. Employment-based training approaches ... Read More