Every year NCVER produces a publication which summarises its research messages. It’s 2022’s turn this year! The research outputs, which can be accessed here, are based around a number of themes, including: The COVID pandemic, covering COVID ... Read More
March 2023
March Newsletter
Jobs and Skills Australia labour market update
In February the new Jobs and Skills Australia Agency published its latest labour market update, reflecting information from the last quarter of 2022. It reports “labour market conditions have been strong over the December 2022 quarter, with ... Read More
Exploring the impact of micro-credentials
This new research paper from European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) looks at a range of issues related to micro-credentials, their roles, development and use in national systems in Europe. The publication explores ... Read More
What are Australia’s job needs right now?
A 60-page report from the National Careers Institute, entitled Australian Jobs 2022 is looking at issues related to the Australian job market with an eye towards job seekers. The issues, including how individuals find a job and what employers are ... Read More
Australian Universities Accord discussion paper released
A panel chaired by Professor Mary O’Kane has been asked to explore all aspects of the higher education system, “and to be bold in recommendations” that will enable the higher and broader tertiary education system to meet Australia’s priorities and ... Read More
Working in construction: what young people think
This new insight paper from YouthSense looks at what might be stopping young people working in the construction industry. It draws on a survey of 305 15 to 24-year olds forming part of a free online course, which aims to teach young people about ... Read More
Skills ministers meet in Brisbane
Federal, State and Territory Skills and Training Ministers met in Brisbane in late February this year “to progress key skills sector reforms and vocational education workforce challenges, aimed at strengthening the quality of vocational education and ... Read More
VDC-Learn: Professional Learning on-Demand
VDC is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new Professional Learning Platform – VDC-Learn. Professional Learning options that are On-Demand. To celebrate the launch of VDC-Learn, the eLearn Understanding VET is available to the first 500 ... Read More
Building digital capacity using the ‘SELFIE’ tool
A recent CEDEFOP working paper focuses on the need for the development of digital skills, both in work and their better integration and use in vocational education. While schools focused, this paper may be of interest to VDC News readers. Several ... Read More
Opportunities for Victorian Skills First Providers
We have some exciting opportunities for Victorian Skills First Providers this year. Aside from our standard Funded Program, we also have two exclusive opportunities for new teachers and for organisations. Interested in learning more about these ... Read More