November 2016

A new report identifies educational technologies set to influence learning and teaching over the next 3-5 years. Teaching and learning no longer rely on a fixed address like a classroom, a workshop, a lab, a studio, a library, a campus or a workplace. Sometimes we need a physical place from which to maximise educational outcomes, […]

Imminent auto industry changes provide an opening for new skills formation, upskilling and reskilling demands for VET providers. Manufacturer’s Monthly recently reported on solid short term prospects for manufacturing (‘Outlook for manufacturing export industry positive’). The last VDC newsletter highlighted VET’s long term role in maintaining Australia’s position among leading manufacturing nations (‘Australia’s manufacturing future

Young early school leavers are enrolling in ever greater numbers with private providers. In September NCVER released a report on how early school leavers aged between 15-19 years and had not completed secondary school are changing from public to private providers. Shedding light: Private ‘for profit’ training providers and young early school leavers (83 pages)

The VDC was recently privileged to host Ms. Sri Valli Suppiah, Senior Principal Assistant Director Industry Liaison and Employability Division Department of Polytechnic Education Higher Education Ministry Malaysia. Sri is the recipient of the 2016 Australia Malaysia ‘Towards 2020’ Scholarships Executive Award. The objective of the Scholarships is to support Malaysia to engage in professional

VET makes an important contribution to the success of Australia’s third biggest export earner: international education. In 2015, total export income from international education was $19.4b – that figure includes students studying onshore and offshore earnings from providing education related services. The onshore component is far and away the greatest slice of the action at

New research shows school students with low reading skills can secure good learning and employment outcomes through VET. The University Of Melbourne – Melbourne Institute latest paper entitled What happens to students with low reading proficiency at 15? Evidence from Australia (42 pages, October 2016) examines the VET pathway for school students. The abstract on

In March this year saw the release of the 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index (92 pages) and Australia came in at 21 of 40 manufacturing nations. But it’s also true than in the projected rankings for 2020, Australia comes in at 22 out of 40. Status quo. With close attention, Australia might even be able

“Leading Emotionally Intelligent in the workplace”, to help you grow emotional competencies in your organisation As the VET workplace continues to evolve, making room for new technologies and innovations, VDC has been looking into options that can help you in this changing environment. It’s no secret that leaders with emotional intelligence are better able to