As it is every year, the VDC’s national conference was about more than the main-stage presentations. Its dedicated research stream and concurrent workshops gave delegates the opportunity to examine emerging evidence, learn from provider initiatives ... Read More
There were also a range of stimulating and thought provoking sessions during the two days of the conference presented by VET sector educators, experts and leaders. And bringing the whole conference together was the formidable Chemène Sinson, whose ... Read More
What a joy it was to welcome so many VDC News readers and attendees at this year’s sold out National Teaching and Learning Conference – focussing in our 21st year on “Healthy Workplaces. Thriving Teachers. Positive Outcomes.” So many conference ... Read More
The Call for Abstracts (attached) for the annual conference of the Australian Council of Deans of Education Vocational Education Group (ACDEVEG) is now available. The conference, on VET teaching and VET teacher-education, is in Ballarat at the SMB ... Read More
After months of anticipation, registrations have officially closed and the VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2026 is now a sell-out. Tomorrow, more than ever, the excitement across the vocational education and training sector is ... Read More
A recent survey by the European Commission reveals broadly positive public attitudes towards vocational education and training across Europe. Amongst the 26,453 respondents: 85% said VET provides useful technical skills for work 82% that ... Read More
A recent report from the OECD, Developing Vocational Education and Training with Artificial Intelligence, examines a different aspect of AI in VET from the increasingly common topics of student use, assessment integrity and/or AI-supported teaching. ... Read More
The latest data released by the NCVER shows the continued growth in VET in Schools in 2025 – with 276,860 students undertaking VET as part of their schooling, an increase of 4.1% from 2024. Many students did not limit themselves to just one VET ... Read More
It is rare that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) issue a joint warning to the sector. They have just done so in response to concerns that some CRICOS providers are trying ... Read More
Australia’s discussion about artificial intelligence and the workforce is frequently framed around productivity: how can AI help employees complete tasks more efficiently, address skills shortages and support economic growth? Two recent Australian ... Read More
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