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Australian organisations and agenciesAdult Learning Australia Inc (ALA) Adult Learning Australia promotes and fosters the value of learning. It has a very varied membership, reflecting the extraordinary diversity of adult learning, which includes adult educators in universities, TAFEs, and community education providers; as well as community health and environment workers, librarians, individual tutors and trainers, volunteers and students. The association is a national body with members in all states and territories and a national office based in Canberra. It is funded by a grant from the Australian National Training Authority, membership dues, subscriptions and project revenue. The web site provides links to the latest news; publications; events; projects; special interest groups and general adult learning links. AEShareNet has been established to enable the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector to 'discover' resources, take out a copyright licence online and connect to the owner to arrange purchase. The site provides a series of standard copyright licence templates that can be completed online, giving instant approval for use of the product. The underlying principle is to encourage training organisations to re-use and re-purpose materials and save on development costs. AUSTAFE is a constituted national association of TAFE managers whose executive consists of representatives from each of the State or Territory Chapters. Each of the Chapters has its own executive and undertakes activities autonomously. It had its origins in 1980 as the Australian Association of TAFE Principals and as a professional association it has a commitment to promoting excellence in vocational education and training. AUSTAFE offers professional support, but not industrial advocacy for its members. Key goals of the organisation include: advance the professional status of AUSTAFE; provide forums for the interchange of members' views; and increase and broaden the membership base whilst promoting professional development opportunities for members. The website provides information about AUSTAFE Inc and the services on offer to its members Australasian Corrections Education Association Inc. (ACEA) The Australasian Corrections Education Association was incorporated as an association on 17 September 2004. ACEA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and values pertaining to education and training programs provided in correctional settings and to people on corrections orders in the general community. ACEA also seeks to influence policy makers and other interested parties in developing effective education programs for people in correctional settings. ACEA's website provides further information about the association, their biennial conferences, links to related organisations, membership and minutes to meetings. Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) provides information products and services for those working in the youth field and for anyone with an interest in youth. This includes practitioners in areas such as health and education, researchers, policy-makers, youth workers and youth service providers, as well as students and parents. The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies is a non-profit project, funded partly by the Australian Government through grants from the Department of Family and Community Services, and partly through ACYS publishing activities Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) ACER's mission is to create and disseminate knowledge and tools that can be used to improve learning. Underlying this mission is our belief in the importance of ongoing, lifelong learning both for the fulfilment of individuals and for the well-being of society, and our commitment to the use of systematic investigation, evaluation and critical reflection in the search for ways to improve learning. The web site provides links to: latest findings; research; ACER Press; school testing; university testing; library services; about ACER; forums; workshops & conferences. Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) Established in 1992 and with over 400 member organisations, ACPET is now the largest body representing the private education and training sector in Australia. It was established because it was believed that the private sector needed a strong national body to represent the interest of members in discussions with State and Federal Governments and other agencies. The web site is predominantly set up for members of the Council but it does provide limited information for non-members to access such as information about ACPET, details of their national conference, contact details and a weekly E-Tech Newsletter (in PDF). Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) ADCET is a web based information source that provides up to date, accurate and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training. ADCET services primarily target teachers, disability practitioners, learning support staff, researchers and policy makers. It also holds information and resources that may be useful for students. Access to all information within the website is currently free but there are plans to charge a subscription fee from June 2004 to enable the Clearinghouse to become self-funding. ADCET is hosted by the University of Tasmania, and is a Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) funded development of the National Clearinghouse on Education and Training for students with disabilities (NCET). Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) AITD, formed in 1971, is the leading national association for the people involved in the training and human resource development professions. Its mission is to be an acknowledged global leader in fostering excellence and professional integrity in lifelong learning, education and training. This web site has information that includes: About AITD; Latest news - online newsletter, divisional news, online journal, event calendar; a member's section; useful links Australian National Training Authority As of 1 July 2005, the responsibilities and functions of ANTA have been transferred to the Australian Government's Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). To ensure information previously managed by ANTA remains accessible, DEST provides a link to this information via its own website. This information includes details about the Australian vocational education and training system along with links to ANTA's online publications. http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/policy_issues_reviews/key_issues/nts/default.htm Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) This web site is produced by the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board as a means of providing access to information about the AQF, a unified system of thirteen national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training and the higher education sector. It has a link to the 3rd edition on-line version of the AQF Implementation Handbook; Learning pathways; AQF and schools; AQF and employment and others. Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) This association was set up in 1998. Australia's only national, independent association of researchers in vocational education and training, it brings together researchers from the TAFE, university, industry and government sectors. The web site contains information about the association, its journal, VET links, publications, projects, constitution and other details. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Comprehensive information provided by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on this site includes: links to the Minister and the education, training and science divisions, general departmental information; publications information; media releases and speeches; career information. Information is updated regularly. The home page for EdNA (Education Network Australia), it houses and links to thousands of school/higher education/adult community education/vocational education and training resources in Australia and overseas. It includes background information about EdNA and its current activities, access to discussion lists, online forums and chats, projects, conferences and events along with a number of tools for use by the Australian education community. Previously known as the Open Learning Technology Corporation (OLTC), education.au focuses on fostering collaborations in the use of the internet in education and training Australia. Owned by all Ministers of Education and Training in Australia, the company undertakes, on behalf of the Australian education and training community, tasks that arise from this brief. As well as managing visible products of the collaboration, like EdNA Online, education.au works for standards and agreements that enable online collaboration in education, such as the EdNA metadata standard. The web site contains information about the company, its publications, contact details, a small links page and a link to the EdNA website. The Australian Flexible Learning Framework is a unique, world-class initiative designed to create and share knowledge about flexible learning and to support its take-up in the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. It is a five-year, national collaborative program of the Commonwealth, States and Territories in conjunction with ANTA. The Framework identifies five complementary goals that seek to make the take-up of flexible learning in the VET sector in Australia a smooth one: Creative, capable people; Supportive technological infrastructure; World-class online content development, applications and services; Enabling policies; Problem-solving regulation. The website provides access to Products and Services; Community; Resources; News and Events and Projects. The Learning Communities Catalyst website was launched on 1 September 2003. It is a collaboration between Adult Learning Australia, the Australian Learning Communities Network, the Australian Local Government Association and EdNA Online. Funding of the website is through a research grant from ANTA. The website has been established to serve as a repository of information, research, case studies and practical tools to assist communities, councils, government, businesses, policy-makers and other stakeholders researching, advocating for and developing learning communities. The site provides the technology to facilitate collaboration, debate and information exchange for those involved in learning communities, and allows those communities without the resources or expertise to create their own website a simple way to establish an online presence. myfuture.edu.au is an innovative new web based service and an Australian first which will assist students within the Australian secondary and tertiary education sector, and all other Australians interested in career exploration, to make informed career decisions. The web site provides access to: a personalised career exploration tool; career information about industries and occupations, wages and salaries, education and training options; advice for those supporting others making career decisions. National Industry Skills Council (NISC) The National Industry Skills Committee was established in March 2006 and will provide the Australian Vocational and Technical Education Ministerial Council with high-level, evidence-based advice on workforce planning, future training priorities and other critical issues facing the training sector. This website is under development and currently provides information about the role of the NISC and members of the committee. National Industry Skills Initiative Late in 1999, the Australian Commonwealth Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, in conjunction with leading Industry and Business organisations, instituted an industry led process designed to establish the steps that industry, government, and the partnership of both could take to redress industry skill shortages. This web site provides an overview of the Skills Initiative, contains links to specific industry skill shortage reports, speeches, media releases, cross industry issues and contacts. National Quality Council (NQC) The NQC was established in December 2005 and as a Committee of the Australian Ministerial Council for Vocational and Technical Education, oversees quality assurance and ensures national consistency in the application of the Australian Quality Training Framework standards for the audit and registration of training providers. This website is still being developed and currently provides information and links to the Committee's role and terms of reference, the Council members and to its latest news. National Training Information Service The National Training Information Service has been developed by ANTA to provide access to current and emerging training market information and products in vocational education and training. Currently, the NTIS comprises a database of VET accredited courses; competency standards; Training Packages and training providers and text information on a range of complementary issues. Reframing the Future is a new major initiative of the Australian National Training Authority and aims to develop VET staff capability in implementing core components of the National Training Framework (NTF) such as Training Packages, assessment, competency based training and the Australian Recognition Framework; assist VET organisations to develop industry-driven, demand-driven and outcomes-focused cultures supportive of the NTF; establish innovative and effective links between different VET stakeholder groups to support the achievement of the NTF; and to provide VET organisations with linkages to research findings and best practice models. Information on the website includes: Overview of the Reframing the Future project; Programs; Research papers; Publications; Core ideas; Key topics; Evaluation and Links to other resources on the web. Skills Australia This website has been established by the Australian Government to provide skills-related information and links for industries and regions, skills issues and education and training in Australia. The information is based around five themes: Education and training, Industries, Regions, Skills Issues and Skills links. The website includes Industry Employment Profiles that present, in graphical form, a comprehensive suite of data on employment characteristics, trends and prospects for all industries. Information is also provided on skills shortages, skills in demand, workforce ageing, occupation information, employability skills and ICT skills. TAFE Directors Australia is an association of Directors (Presidents) of Institutes of Technology and Technical and Further Education. The association was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in October 1998 and is an independent, non-profit organisation. Membership is open to Chief Executive Officers of TAFE Institutes - and TAFE components of multilevel universities, for as long as they hold office. The website provides access to more information about the association as well as links to media releases, submission documents, speeches and position papers. Developed in conjunction with employers, State and Territory Training Authorities and the Australian National Training Authority, this training portal has been designed to make it easier for businesses to access information about high quality vocational education and training. The web site provides information about and links to New Apprentices; how to become a registered training organisation; course availability, costs and delivery methods; case studies and data about the economic returns of an investment in training. During 2004, other information will become available specifically for Registered Training Organisations and the individual learner. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Ltd. This new Australian Ministerial company (September 2006), jointly owned by the Australian, state and territory governments has been established through a merger of Australian Training Products and AEShareNet. TVET will continue to publish and distribute high quality, useable and cost effective national competency standards, Training Packages and competency based curriculum and related materials. AEShareNet is a collaborative system to streamline the licensing of intellectual property so that Australian learning materials are developed, shared and adapted efficiently. During the transition period to the new company, the AEShareNet website continues to operate http://www.aesharenet.com.au TVET Australia will also provide secretariat services to the National Industry Skills Council (NISC) http://www.nisc.tvetaustralia.com.au/ and the Vocational and Technical Education sector's National Quality Council (NQC) http://www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au VETNETwork is the Vocational Education and Training Network, an Australian network of teachers, trainers, program co-ordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational education and training in schools. It is a membership-based organisation, and draws its members from all States and from Government, Independent and Catholic School sectors. It has approximately 1000 members nationally, 70% of whom come from schools, and 30% from a diverse range of individuals and organisations with a common interest in vocational education in schools. The web site has links to publications, resources and conferences. International organisations and agenciesAmerican Association for Adult and Continuing Education The mission of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) is to provide leadership for the field of adult and continuing education by expanding opportunities for adult growth and development; unifying adult educators; fostering the development and dissemination of theory, research, information, and best practices; promoting identity and standards for the profession; and advocating relevant public policy and social change initiatives. Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education (CPSC) Established in 1973, CPSC, a specialised agency of the Colombo Plan, is an international, regional and inter-governmental organisation formed to enhance the quality of technician education in the member countries of the Colombo Plan. The web site contains information about the organisation, member countries, corporate plan, training programs, programmes, projects and activities, with contact details provided. Department for Employment and Learning (Northern Ireland) The Department is one of the key channels through which the Northern Ireland Executive is working towards a vision of a peaceful, inclusive, prosperous, stable and fair society. It is responsible for third level education, training and a range of employment measures, all aimed at giving people the skills, knowledge and opportunities to work. The web site contains links to fruther information about research and statistics, Modern Apprenticeships, Lifelong learning, media releases, publications, services, employment rights, education and the Training and Employment Agency. Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (UK) The DIUS, established in June 2007, brings together functions from the former Department of Trade and Industry, including responsibilities for science and innovation, with further and higher education and skills, previously part of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). Main activities of the DIUS will include:
The website provides access to further information about the new department, publications, media releases and links to other departments and organisations. Electronic Training Village - vocational training in Europe The ETV, established in 1998, is an interactive platform; a meeting point for policy-makers, social-partners, practitioners, researchers and all those with an interest in vocational education and training. The site is divided into four main areas, 'ETV News', 'Exchange of views', 'Projects and Networks', and 'Information Resources'. Users can access, the ETV newsletter, a bulletin board, online surveys and survey reports, information on VET networks, an electronic library with over 27,000 references, a bookshop with downloadable publications and a number of databases. ETV users are required to register which is free and information provided at registration remains strictly confidential. The ETV is administered by Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, ERIC - Educational Resources Information Center The core function of ERIC is to provide a centralised bibliographic database of journal articles and other published and unpublished education materials, including vocational education and training information. The database is enhanced by the availability of free full text and electronic links to commercial sources and ease of use and up-to-dateness. The website provides links to the ERIC database search, the ERIC subject specific clearinghouses and ERIC resources. European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) Established in 1976, CEDEFOP is the European agency that assists policy-makers and practitioners of the European Commission, the Member States and social partner organisations across Europe make informed choices about vocational training policy. It is involved in promoting and developing vocational training of young people, and the continuing training of adults, primarily through European-wide co-ordination of analysis and research activities.The CEDEFOP website contains links to more detailed information about the Centre, current activities, the CEDEFOP directory, publications and the European Training Village. European Commission Education & Training The European Union is a forum for the exchange of ideas and good practice. It does not have a 'common education policy', nor a top-down approach. While each Member State remains responsible for the content and organisation of its education and training systems, the EU provides: Multinational education, training and youth partnerships; Exchange schemes and opportunities to learn abroad; Innovative teaching and learning projects; Networks of academic and professional expertise; A framework to address across-the-board issues, such as new technologies in education and the international recognition of qualifications; A platform for consensus, comparisons, benchmarking and policy-making. The European Union policies and programmes in education and training web site contains information about lifelong learning; cooperation on policy issues; new technologies; recognition of qualifications; programmes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Socrates and Tempus. Also included are links to key documents, publications, legislation and press releases. The web site is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (EFVET) EFVET is a unique European-wide professional association which has been created by and for providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in all European countries. Its mission is to champion and enrich technical and vocational education and training through transnational co-operation by building a pan-European network of institutions and practitioners which will: promote quality and innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training throughout Europe develop collaboration, mutual co-operation and sharing of good practice; and give colleges a platform of influence in European TVET policy. Developed with the support of the European Commission and the European Institute of Education and Social Policy, EFVET is the only transnational organisation of this type for TVET. Its policy is determined by its member colleges and schools. It collaborates with, but is independent of all government and funding bodies. Its income is derived from membership subscription, grants and sponsorship. FAS - Training and Employment Authority FAS - Training and Employment Authority, was established in January 1988, under the Labour Services Act 1987 to provide a wide range of services to the labour market in Ireland. Its mission is to increase the employability, skills and mobility of job seekers and employees to meet labour market needs, thereby promoting competitiveness and social inclusion. FçS provides a range of training and employment programmes, aimed at employers, employees and unemployed people. Its functions as laid down in the Act are: training and re-training; designated apprenticships; recruitment service; employment schemes; placement and guidance services; assistance to community groups ; advice for people returning to Ireland and those seeking employment elsewhere in the EU; consultancy and human resource related services, on a commercial basis, outside the State. The website provides links to further information about the Corporate Structure, Publications and Research, Careers, Training Courses, Disability Portal and a links section to other like organisations. (FAS - Foras Aiseanna Saothair). International Labour Organization (ILO) The International Labour Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom of association, the right to organize, collective bargaining, abolition of forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues. It provides technical assistance primarily in the fields of: vocational training and vocational rehabilitation; employment policy; labour administration; labour law and industrial relations; working conditions; management development; cooperatives; social security; labour statistics and occupational safety and health. The ILO's website includes: a list of member countries, information resources, information on the ILO Structure, Constitution and Declaration, plus details of ILO publications and access to online databases. International Training Centre of the ILO - Turin Established in 1964 by the ILO and the Italian Government, the non-profit body, International Training Centre (ITC) in Turin, Italy, is the training arm of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Originally conceived as a technical and vocational training institution, it has matured into an institute for post graduate and high-level in-service training. Today, its alumni network of over 80,000 men and women is present in 172 countries. The Centre supports the achievement of ILO's prime purpose - the promotion of decent work for women and men. To this end, it seeks to assemble, package and deliver the best thinking, practice and experience - at global level - concerning issues related to the world of work with special focus on: Fundamental principles and rights at work; Employment and income generating opportunities; Social protection for all; Tripartism and social dialogue; Management of the development process. More information about the Centre, its publications, documentation and training areas may be found on the website. Established in April 2001the Learning and Skills Council is responsible for all post-16 education and training other than in universities. The Council has brought together the skills of the Training and Enterprise Councils and the Further Education Funding Council to work with partners, employers, learning providers, community groups and individuals to develop and implement strategies that meet the Government's aims set out in the 'Learning to Succeed' White Paper. It works alongside the Employment Service, the Small Business Service, Connexions, the National Training Organisations, further education and sixth form colleges, and representatives of community groups, to understand, define and then meet training and education needs. The Learning and Skills Council's national office is in Coventry, with 47 local Learning and Skills Councils across England. The web site provides informationabout the Council, latest news, the Corporate Plan, links and contact details. The website is based on a number of different channels, with each channel having a specific audience such as Corporate, Media, Partners, Youth, Adult Learner, Employer and Documents. A channel is designed to contain all of the information that a particular type of user might need, reducing the need to visit many different areas of the site. Ministry of Manpower - Singapore The Ministry is committed to the belief that the potential of every talent should be maximised. To ensure their lifelong employability, workers will have to constantly upgrade and update their skills and knowledge through continuous education and training to respond to the dynamic challenges posed by the Knowledge Economy. The core business of the Ministry is in: Manpower Policy and Planning; Human Capital Development; Labour Market Development; Manpower Augmentation; Workplace Environment and Welfare. The website provides further information for employees, employers, jobseekers as well as links to their publications and statistics. National Business Institute - South Africa The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a visible expression of the private sector's contribution to social development in South Africa. The NBI is a vehicle for business to act collectively in partnership with the South African government to build a stable democracy in which a market economy functions to the benefit of all citizens. The NBI's core focus is on the contribution of the business community to skills and enterprise development in South Africa. The NBI presently has four programmes aimed at addressing the challenges of skills and enterprise development in the country.
The website has other links to publications, projects, news, staff and contact details. National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) NIACE, a non-governmental organisation for adult learning, is an England and Wales body (within Wales a specialist committee, NIACE Cymru, oversees the organisation's work). While we have members in other parts of the UK, our work does not focus on Scotland or Northern Ireland where there are distinctive education systems and structures for adult learning. A unique feature of NIACE is that its work crosses the sectoral boundaries of post-school education and training. It works in all fields of UK education and training, including local authority-organised provision, the further education college sector, higher education in universities and colleges of HE, employment-led learning involving both employers and trade unions, learning in the voluntary sector and through the media, especially broadcasters. The website contains links to further information about Publications, Campaigns and Promotions, Projects and Research, Conferences, Information services. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics, to trade, education, development and science and innovation. The OECD plays a prominent role in fostering good governance in the public service and in corporate activity. It helps governments to ensure the responsiveness of key economic areas with sectoral monitoring. By deciphering emerging issues and identifying policies that work, it helps policy-makers adopt strategic orientations. It is well known for its individual country surveys and reviews. Information on the the website may be browsed by topic which includes Ageing Society, Education, Economics, Employment and Social Issues. Access to Research and Statistics published by the OECD is available as well as secure online purchasing. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) QCA is the guardian of standards in education and training in England. It works with others to maintain and develop the school curriculum and associated assessments, and to accredit and monitor qualifications in schools, colleges and at work. The QCA provides advice to the Secretary of State about the school curriculum, about ways pupils and students are assessed and about qualifications in both general education and training. They also:
On the website more information is provided about the QCA and its mission and corporate goals along with links to national qualifications, curriculum and assessment, research and statistics, publications and latest news. Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) Formed after the closure of the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) in April 2006, the QIA has been set up by the government to speed up quality improvement, increase participation and raise standards and achievement in the learning and skills sector. QIA's role is to create a strong strategic focus on improving quality in further education and training. It will lead development of a quality improvement strategy for the sector and will also help education and training organisations to respond to the government's strategic priorities. Its key role will be to commission a range of services which will be provided by other organisations. The website provides information about the structure of the QIA, the Quality Improvement Strategy, their programmes and services, research and publications. There is also a link to the Excellence Gateway, a web portal designed to be the key national resource for raising standards by sharing good practice. It provides support to teachers, trainers, lecturers, managers, leaders and support staff. The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), established in 1999, distributes more than £400 million of public money each year to 46 of Scotland's further education colleges. The main functions of the Council are: funding for colleges to secure adequate and efficient provision of further education; monitoring the financial health of the sector; promoting continuous quality improvement and innovation in learning and teaching; offering guidance to colleges; and advising Scottish Ministers of funding matters. On the website there are links to SFC publications, media releases, Circular Letters, Funded institutions, SFC Council and further information about the Council and its functions. Scottish Further Education Unit The Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) is the primary agency whose purpose is to contribute to the development of learning provision within FE colleges through the support of staff and the curriculum. Working in partnership with all colleges in Scotland, as well as other key national agencies, we hold a unique position within FE, providing a strong understanding of the development issues within post-school education. Our commitment is to build on these strengths to maintain our leading edge position and thereby contribute to the advancement of further education in Scotland. Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) SQA is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment, and certification of qualifications other than degrees. From 1st April 1997, all the functions of the Scottish Examination Board and of SCOTVEC were transferred to the new Scottish Qualifications Authority. This web site includes: information about the Authority; exams; qualifications; SQA news; accreditation and an interactive section which includes links to their publications, Quals database, exam timetable, web links and the SQA forum. UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations. Ufi is taking forward the Government's vision of a 'University for Industry', by stimulating and meeting demand for lifelong learning among businesses and individuals. Working as a public-private partnership in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ufi aims to put individuals in a better position to get jobs, improve their career prospects and boost business competitiveness. Ufi's learning services are being delivered through learndirect, which provides access to innovative and high quality courses, over 80 percent of them on-line. learndirect will enable people to fit learning into their lives, learning wherever they have access to the internet - at home, at work, or in one of over 900 learndirect centres. US Dept of Education - Office of Vocational and Adult Education The Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) supports a wide range of programs and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills they need for successful careers and productive lives. The OVAE website has information, research, and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers, and productive lives. US Dept of Labor, Employment and Training Administration , Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS) The Employment and Training Administration seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services. This website directs business, adults, youth, dislocated workers and workforce provessionals to training and employment services. Employers will find information on several areas, including the setting up of an Apprenticeship Program; the benefits of doing so; and how to find applicants. Related informationUseful web sites for VET information A listing of web sites relating to vocational education and training (VET) in Australia and overseas. Ranging from those that are devoted completely to VET, to those that may only have a component of VET information. |
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