Rebeckah has an in-depth understanding of the LGBTIQ community and the impact of feeling anxious about one’s identity. Also on feeling unsafe in a learning environment which influences one’s ability to stay engaged in learning. Rebeckah is a trans advocate and Employment Consultant at SensWide Employment –WorkingOUT where she supports LGBTIQ students and job seekers […]
LGBITQ what is your understanding? Read More »
I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new brand for Victoria’s TAFE Institutes last week. TAFE Victoria aims to help TAFEs promote the hundreds of courses on offer and the fact that TAFE is a government backed provider, each with their own unique expertise and specialisation. As part of the TAFE Victoria
CEO MESSAGE: TAFE Victoria, VDC Skills First grants and Sir Ian Botham Read More »
The Victorian Government recently launched Ice: training for frontline workers – a free, online training package for all Victorians who, as part of their job, come into contact with people who are ice-affected. The training is designed for all frontline workers who work in health, community services, education, police and emergency services, correctional facilities and
Ice addiction & training Read More »
VET is sparking innovation in Australia Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) was established in October 2016 as an advisory body to the Commonwealth Government. A key outcome of its work will be a strategic plan describing what Australia’s innovation, science and research system will look like in 2030. With that strategic direction as a guide,
Slowly but surely Australia is waking up to VET Read More »
When you do the numbers, VET qualifications offer long term benefits? It’s a common observation today that a post-school qualification is essential for improving individual life chances. As the newsletter indicated a few months ago, Australia is forecast to create a million jobs over the next five years, but only 69,000 of those jobs are
Qualifications do reap rewards Read More »
Five Victorian VET providers have implemented innovative programs that are making a difference for disengaged young learners. VET has a proud record in testing and implementing teaching and learning innovations, and in aligning those innovations with new ways of providing student support and furthering industry relevance. VET’s outreach to students and employers is a clear
Training ideas that work Read More »
Helen Storr can demystify why and how you can achieve success with your team, and provide practical ideas that you can immediately put to work when you are back at your workplace. Helen Storr is an active member of International Coach Federation a driving force for the ICF Victorian Branch. Helen is a credentialed coach
Have you ever wondered what motivates you or your team? Read More »
Welcome back! I hope that you had a wonderful break and enjoyed time with friends and family. The start of a year provides an ideal time to reflect on where we have been and where we are heading. Throughout 2016 the Victorian Government funded the VDC to support over 50 project grants in the areas
CEO MESSAGE: Welcome to our First Edition for 2017 Read More »
Unpaid work experience in Australia (83 pages) Study confirms what VET practitioners have long known – work placements enhance VET students’ confidence and job prospects. Late last year the Commonwealth Department of Employment released a study into work-integrated learning, work placements, internships or work experience. The study looked closely at the benefits and pitfalls of
The good, bad and ugly of work experience Read More »
The NCVER’s National Student Outcomes Survey, reveals positive news for learners, teachers and providers. Of the 44,000 VET graduates who responded to the Total VET graduate outcomes 2016 (24 pages) survey indicated encouraging employment outcomes. For example: 55.5 per cent of graduates said they had an improved employment status after training 71.0 per cent of
9/10 VET graduates recommend training Read More »
