In light of the insightful observations shared by Wendy Perry in her blog post titled “It’s Been a Long Time …
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) can be integrated into Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Workforce Development in …
Many countries are implementing microcredentials as a way to provide flexible, targeted training and credentialing options that can quickly respond …
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Explaining Australia’s VET system to another country (Bangladesh), whilst hosting a high-level delegation recently in Canberra and Brisbane, has been …
There is much to learn when comparing approaches around the world, countries other than Australia have used to improve completion …
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Being in Canberra with the Jobs and Skills Summit, at Parliament House, was an exciting time and it was interesting …
Explaining Australia’s VET system to another country, whilst hosting a high-level delegation recently in Canberra and Brisbane, has been eye …
It may have taken a month or two to get your head around the Industry Clusters (Stage 1) – Strengthening …
Industry Clusters – Time for Alternate Arrangements Read More »
If you have time on your hands, have lost a job, need to reskill and/or change industry sectors, then you …
On 7 August 2018 an engagement session with the Training and Skills Commission to sought input into how the availability …
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Data from the National Apprentice and Trainee Collection shows a decrease in the number of people in-training, with commencements and …
The Skilling Australians Fund and impossible Australian Apprenticeships targets? Read More »
Background from the South Australian Government For the $1.5 billion Skilling Australians Fund (SAF), South Australia’s share of the national …
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Australia isn’t alone when it comes to skills shortages. Most American companies are needing ‘middle-skilled’ workers – more than high …
Global issues – lack of skills, VET supply and demand mismatch Read More »
A number of new education initiatives were announced at the #ASEANinAus Special Summit by The Hon Julie Bishop MP, Minister …
It looks like private providers may need to help out TAFE SA in terms of assessing impacted students and that …
Starting 28 August 2017, Australia’s National Skills Week 2017, “will communicate the emerging trends and new growth drivers connecting skills …
The Taiwan education system produces students with some of the highest test scores in the world, with a near-perfect literacy …
Taiwan’s reforms to education positioning the island nation on the world stage Read More »
Whilst Australia’s VET sector has been plagued with poor behaviour and outcomes for students over VET FEE-HELP there was an …
‘Elephant’ in the room for Australia’s VET sector Read More »
The Maldives is a unique place where people are the most important resource – and this is starting to turn …
Youth programs & entrepreneurship – Maldives future Read More »
Mexico is experiencing its lowest unemployment since 2008, according to recent statistics. More Mexicans are entering the workforce everyday – …
Mexico’s record low jobless rate a result of investing in education Read More »
Victoria is to become the ‘education state’ with money into schools and skills – new schools, upgrades to existing schools …
Victorian Budget – Industry Priorities and Workforce Opportunities Read More »
The Youth Stream of the Industry Skill Fund is open for applications. You may be considering potential projects and perhaps …
‘Best of’ initiatives for engaging young employees & entrepreneurs Read More »
Considerable consolidation of skills programmes sees many long-term initiatives ceased and/or moved into a much larger package for the Growth …
Skills, VET and Workforce Development Opportunities in Federal Budget 2014 #budget2014 Read More »
The Coalition’s priorities are reflected in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2013-14 (17.12.13) including: Agriculture – water infrastructure; Indonesia/Australia …
