In a recent report from the National Skills Commission, it is forecast that there will be a shortfall of about 100,000 care workers across the aged, disability and mental health care sectors by 2027-28, with the gap widening to 212,000 by 2050. This ... Read More
The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2023 is fast approaching. Have you secured your tickets? It’s being held on 17 & 18 August, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Register here, tickets are selling fast – and ... Read More
The NSW Government has announced a comprehensive review of the vocational education system to restore TAFE to the heart of it. Dr Michele Bruniges, the former head of the Commonwealth Department of Education, will lead a three-member expert panel ... Read More
June 30 saw federal and state/territory skills ministers meet to consider where VET is going nationally. The communique issued after the meeting highlights a range of issues, including the architecture of the new 5-year national skills ... Read More
This 2022 submission by Colleges and Institutes Canada to Natural Resources Canada recognizes the role of education as an instrument to help that country succeed in moving towards a net zero and ‘green’ economy. The paper suggests that “Canada’s ... Read More
This latest NCVER report, released on 6 July, aims to deliver a deeper insight into what drives RTOs to pursue excellence in student outcomes and in meeting community and industry skills needs. It drew insights from 21 RTOs from across all states and ... Read More
This news item summarises an article from the Australian Industry Group in the higher education section of the Australian on May 18 last. It draws on the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report. Two key forces are identified– “advances in ... Read More
The fact is the South Australian budget is more focused on what’s in it for TAFE. Other providers are covered as well, however. The budget overview points to the following initiatives: $12.2 million over four years to provide revenue relief ... Read More
Having recently visited there, VDC News author, Hugh Guthrie thought it would be useful to highlight Canada in at least one VDC News article. This one focuses on innovation activities delivered through partnerships between polytechnics, institutes or ... Read More
This just released report from NCVER aims “to identify the teaching practices and student support services that facilitate the successful online delivery of vocational education and training (VET), including in blended delivery.” This focus is ... Read More
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