Careers advice for school leavers needs a shake-up
Too often, lack of information and awareness sees VET options undervalued or overlooked Submissions have started rolling in to the Inquiry into school to work transition being conducted by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on … Read More
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Effective leadership shapes high performing workplaces
But Australia underinvests in developing leadership skills. Formal leadership qualifications, professional development workshops, coaching and mentoring are commonly assumed to be appropriate ways to nurture leadership attributes. But data from … Read More
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Differing trends for apprenticeship & traineeship commencements
Traineeships are in trouble, but apprenticeships are in better shape than we’re led to believe The Mitchell Institute has scoured the data on apprenticeships and offers a cheerier assessment than the headlines frequently convey. Apprenticeship … Read More
[Read More]CEO Message – Is the VET Sector ready for the NDIS?
With the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) the Disability workforce will need to grow significantly - some estimates by up to 75 per cent. Given the predicted expansive workforce, how and what are the implications for … Read More
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Clearing the pathways between VET and Higher Education
Seamless pathways are the goal, but we often find it’s a rocky road Justin Brown from the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) has pulled together some useful thoughts on pathways between VET and Higher Education. ‘Credit-based pathways … Read More
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Training today and skills for tomorrow
Skills in demand are likely to change how we design and deliver training In early July, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) held the 26th No Frills Conference, this year in Hobart. No Frills brings together VET researchers … Read More
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What’s the role of the Australian Industry Skills Committee?
Linking industry stakeholders and the VET system is central to its work The Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) has two important roles. As the AISC’s website explains, the first role is to advise ‘Commonwealth and State Industry and Skills … Read More
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CEO Message – Industry Engagement for Teachers and Practitioners
Connection to industry is integral to delivering programs with high levels of employability outcomes. This can often be challenging, particularly for secondary teachers delivering vocational subjects. The VDC in partnership with the Victorian … Read More
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VET Under The Microscope
Analysing VET regulation, regional education, and readiness for post-school education and training The who, where and how? There are three inquiries a foot that bare, one way or another, on the roles, responsibilities and interests of VET … Read More
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Recognising and protecting VET’s role in tertiary education
Voices across the VET sector call for more purposeful policy approaches to tertiary education as a whole Our last newsletter reviewed an article by Peter Noonan which presses the case for fixing Australia’s tertiary education funding model so that … Read More
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