May 2019

The VET system in Australia is made up of a diverse range of students and provider types. NCVER just released a report looking at small VET providers: those with 100 students or less. What did they look at? Korbel and Osborne report that: “A key driver of this research was to more comprehensively understand the

Australian Industry Standards (AIS) held a series of Industry Skills Forums and Leaders’ Dinners between September and November 2018. These events aimed to identify industry skills needs and workforce development issues, now and into the future – including digital transformation. What happened? Facilitated by Kerry O’Brien the forums involved two panel discussions. The panels were

Preparing secondary students for employment, further training and the changing world of work is of keen interest to employers, educationalists and policymakers alike. But there is also strong interest in how VET studies help the development of employability skills. What is the report about? The report by Josie Misko and her colleagues from NCVER “is

VDC is proud to once again to sponsor a VET Practitioner Scholarship at the 28th National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’. Join NCVER and co-host TAFE SA in Adelaide this July as presenters and delegates from across Australia and around the world come together for the 28th National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’. Don’t miss your chance to hear guest

The federal election on May 18 saw the Liberal – National Coalition form government. So, what does this result mean for the VET sector? On Wednesday 29 May, Senator Michaelia Cash will be sworn in as Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. The VET Sector will also have a junior minister as part

In a recent joint statement, Australia and Indonesia explored more active co-operation. Trade Minister The Hon Simon Birmingham and his Indonesian counterpart, Enggartiasto Lukita signed a joint declaration on 4 March this year. What the joint declaration says about VET While the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) is broad in its concept, as the

Information from the Longitudinal Survey of Australian Youth and follows them for 10 years from the mid-teens until their mid-20s. What are they doing? Not surprisingly, most (81%) are still at school, and 30% of those in year 11 or 12 are doing at least some VET. 60% have a job while at school, mainly

Apprentices have been a big-ticket item in the election campaign for both the major parties. Where are the shortages, and where are the labour market opportunities? What are the major parties promising? The Liberal Party is promising that: “Over the next five years a further 80,000 apprentices will be created in occupations with skills shortages,