Introducing Wendy Perry – 2018 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference MC and Keynote Presenter
We are very excited to have secured Wendy Perry as the MC for the upcoming 2018 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference at the RACV Torquay Resort on 6 and 7 September 2018. Wendy Perry is a highly regarded VET educator, entrepreneur, innovator, … Read More
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Job openings in the future
Where are the new job openings likely to be? Which industries and occupations are likely to be involved? A new report by Chandra Shah and Janine Dixon explores these questions, but it is also useful to read it alongside Australia’s skill shortage … Read More
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Getting the right mix of work skills
Changes in the world of work, such as automation and the digital revolution, are rapidly changing what people will do and how they will do is. This is challenging the nature and mix of skills that individuals in Australia need to gain employment as … Read More
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Improving participation and success for VET’s disadvantaged learners: Another take
There is considerable policy attention on disadvantage, and disadvantaged groups. It includes Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people who are unemployed or learners … Read More
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Engineering Next-Generation Learning Conference – Call for papers and presentations
TALE aims to provide a forum for scholars and practitioners to share their knowledge and experience in engineering and technology education, as well as in technology-enabled educational innovation. This year's Conference theme, Engineering … Read More
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Free Skills First Professional Knowledge Series 2018 The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has provided Program Funding to the VDC to develop and deliver professional development series for VET teachers, trainers and assessors … Read More
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VET and the Victorian budget
The recent Victorian state budget for 2018-2019 has stressed the need to invest in the vocational education and training to ensure Victoria’s workforce is able to meet the demands of an expanding economy and jobs market. Details can be found in … Read More
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VET and the 2018-19 Federal budget
The Treasurer’s budget speech did not focus at all on education and training. But its focus on welfare, essential services and infrastructure spending will have clear implications for training and the VET sector. VET, and TAFE in particular, did get … Read More
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An evaluation of the UK’s new apprenticeship model
A new apprenticeship system – the Long-term Apprenticeship Model – has been in place in the UK since May 2017. It is ‘employer led’ and aims to increase employer investment and participation in training, as well as the quality of … Read More
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Modelling future participation in tertiary education
Released in April 2018, a paper produced by Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute has modeled and analysed participation in tertiary education using a scenario approach. Authored by Peter Noonan and Sarah Pilcher, it examines actual or … Read More
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