20 DECEMBER 2018
EDITION 21-2018
2019 VDC PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM RELEASED
The VDC 2019 Professional Learning Program is offering an extensive range of continuous PD opportunities for the VET workforce through one hour webinars, half and full day workshops as well as a range of special events. Enhanced resources will also be provided for all workshops. The January to June program is now live on the VDC website, to find out more visit VDC 2019 Professional Learning Program
Throughout 2019 further new programs will be announced, including a series of free Industry engagement programs.
2019 REDUCED FEES
Due to the success of VDC Professional Learning Program in 2018, VDC is pleased to announce reduced fees for webinars of $55 and half day workshops at $220. Workshops have also been extended with a new commencement time of 9 am to maximise your engagement in any program. New prices and times are summarised below.
| Webinars | $ 55 (12:30pm & 3:30pm AEDT) |
| Half Day Workshop | $220 (9:00am – 1:00pm) |
| Full Day Workshop | $380 (9:00am – 4:00pm) |
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SAVE THE DATE – 2019 VDC TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE
The 2019 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference has moved to May in 2019 and will be held on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May 2019 at the popular RACV Torquay Resort on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.
The program has been revamped and extended to include more interactive workshops that will be facilitated by the high profile key note presenters at the conference. The theme of the conference is how educators can Inspire, Trust, Educate not only their students but also themselves.
Early Bird Registrations commence February 2019.
Register your interest [email protected]
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Apprenticeships: an international picture
The OECD has asked seven questions about apprenticeships. What are the questions and what does international experience tell us the answers are?
Why this paper?
Published this year, the OECD’s review highlights “…rising concerns over both stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment and the unpredictability of the modern working world.”
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Commonwealth Auditor General praises new VET Student Loan Scheme
Following on from the VET FEE Help program, the Commonwealth created VET Student loans scheme. The Commonwealth Auditor General has looked at its design and implementation. Here are the conclusions, but there are issues.
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UPCOMING VDC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
