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January 2024
January Newsletter
Generative AI and its impact in the workplace
The Future Skills Organisation published a report entitled “Impact of generative AI on skills in the workplace” in December last. It argues that “Generative AI [GAI] could usher in new business models, shift labour markets as certain tasks become ... Read More
Tackling early leaving from VET: Views from CEDEFOP
This research paper from CEDEFOP (the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training) was released in December last year. Entitled “Stemming the tide: tackling early leaving from vocational education and training in times of crises” its ... Read More
Focusing on foundation skills…
Another big focus area for policy in 2024 is likely to be foundation skills. Indeed, improving access to and support for foundation skills forms part of the skills reform agenda. A discussion paper released by Jobs and Skills Australia also looks at ... Read More
VET student outcomes shine in 2023
This NCVER report and associated documents for 2023 was released late last year. It covers both student outcomes and satisfaction for qualification and course completers as well as part completers. It also covers short course and subject only ... Read More
2024 – New Year, New PD
Welcome back to VDC News – just wait till you see the PD opportunities for this year! VDC’s 2024 Professional Learning Program for Semester 1 is here and already filling fast. Click here to view the program and see all the NEW sessions that are on ... Read More
