Former Department of Education Secretary Dr Michelle Bruniges AM has concluded her independent review of Jobs and Skills Australia - which was required under the agency’s establishing legislation. Bruniges found “that JSA is overwhelmingly seen as ... Read More
The NCVER has compiled a range of research on Industry Trends in Residential Construction which serves to highlight the central role the construction sector plays in Australia’s economy and workforce demand, while also pointing to significant ... Read More
The upcoming VET Development Centre symposium, ‘Solutions to the Critical Thinking Crisis’, will address one of the sector’s most urgent challenges – rebuilding judgment, curiosity and trust in an AI‑shaped learning environment. Whether you’re an ... Read More
Jobs and Skills Australia’s First Nations VET Workforce Research Paper looks at both the opportunities and persistent structural barriers shaping participation and outcomes for First Nations people working in VET. It starts by noting some good ... Read More
Registrations are open for the AVETRA Conference 2026, to be held in Brisbane on 23–24 April 2026, with pre-conference workshops on 22 April. This year’s theme, Schisms and Continuums: Understanding Sustainability, Change and Identity in ... Read More
Last year academics at Swinburne University of Technology and Monash University looked at whether competency-based training can meet the mental health training needs of enrolled nurses – and they make some interesting observations. They start ... Read More
In Competition and Complexity: Business Trends in the Year of the Fire Horse, Asialink Business (supported by the University of Melbourne and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources) paints a clear picture: 2026 will be defined by faster ... Read More
With learners aged 25 years and over making up 70 percent of learners in the Australian VET sector, a new report from the OECD, The Many Faces of Adult Learners, contains a range of relevant insights. The OECD makes a simple but powerful point: ... Read More
Following on from the outstanding success of the 2025 VDC VET Symposiums on AI and Vocational Degrees, we are proud to announce that registrations are now open for the Solutions to the Critical Thinking Crisis VET Symposium on 21 April 2026. This ... Read More
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