The changing face of education

Trump’s Legacy For Students and Workers: Shifting Focus From ‘Degrees’ to ‘Skills’

The world has changed significantly in 2020, and this has had a profound impact on us all – whether in the workplace, education or our social lives. Dominic Gill, managing director of Intequal, looks at how these experiences will change apprenticeships and further education in 2021.

December 3, 2020

New campaign aims to put Tasmanians on the right track to a great career

The Tasmanian Government is aiming to build a pipeline of skilled Tasmanians, and to provide more career options through the launch of a new campaign called The Right Track. The Right Track puts a spotlight on vocational education and training (VET) and encourages learners of all ages to try something new whether it’s a short course, qualification or apprenticeship in a range of careers, including early childhood education and care (ECEC).

December 3, 2020December 4, 2020

Austrade regional market update on the impact of COVID-19 (as at 2 December 2020)

Austrade provides regional updates on the progression and impact of COVID-19 around the world, to support the international education sector as the situation continues to evolve.

November 28, 2020

The Industry View, part 1: skill standards – more than just a name

One of the first priorities for the new National Cabinet Reform Committee on Skills, being the old Skills Ministers forum, is to identify a reform direction for Training Product Design and Development. In the first of four articles, I put forward industry’s view on what that reform could look like, and what path it should not go down.

November 21, 2020

The post-pandemic need for modern and high-quality vocational education and training

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all of us; on our societies and economies and on every aspect of our lives. Employment and education are some of the hardest hit by the crisis, due to lockdowns and measures taken by governments to prevent the spread of the virus and its devastating consequences.

November 11, 2020

New resources available – Training and assessment in the workplace

The impact of COVID-19 has seen many providers change their delivery practices to keep students and staff safe, while continuing to offer quality training and assessment. We are supporting providers to adapt by publishing new resources in response to their feedback.

November 11, 2020

Michael Pascoe: If only we were serious about education and training

The graduating class look set to discover Scott Morrison’s announcement of skills and training being a centrepiece of Australia’s recovery plan was, yes, another announceable.

November 10, 2020November 13, 2020

How we’re upskilling people for the future with micro-credentials

We often talk about how education – particularly short, targeted skill-building courses – will help plug major skills gaps in the Australian workforce. As a large employer in Australia we’re playing our part in giving our employees – and the broader population – access to new micro-credentials to help build their technology skills. Most recently we’ve done this in partnership with the UNSW Canberra Cyber centre of excellence.

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020

Viewpoint: After COVID-19, Europe needs a fresh approach for vocational education and training

Faced with the pandemic and an urgent need to re-skill, vocational learning needs to become more attractive, flexible and fit for the digital age and green transition, says the European Commissioner for jobs and social rights

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020

Calls for a rethink in attitudes to VET training in Great South Coast region

REGIONAL employers are pushing to have VET training lose its “poor second cousin” status.