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Welfare to Work After investigating the role of training envisaged in the Welfare to Work policy in helping target groups find jobs, two NCVER-funded studies suggest that VET can be a way of getting people into better work that is also more sustainable. More

Apprenticeships revisited Useful insights into industry-specific workable solutions for skills shortages. More Two industries under the microscope Research program into the role of VET in labour market participation and company performance, focusing on two industries: childcare and meat processing. More Employer-funded training schemes from the ground up A forthcoming NCVER report examines the impact of training levy schemes in the building and construction industry. More Apprentice costs tallied up Report tallies up the cost of training apprentices to certificate III in the plumbing and electrical industries. More Healthy partnerships A forthcoming report provides a self-assessment tool to reflect on the health of partnerships. More The strength within Introducing adult literacy educators to the principles of strength-based practice. More VET providers in focus A new report profiles students and looks at outcomes for TAFE institutes and private providers of VET. More Recruitment and training: Industry perspectives Just over half of employers in need of staff have trouble finding recruits. More International Insight: Sustainability - What should VET's role be? VET should be at the vanguard in working towards a sustainable future, according to forthcoming UNESCO–UNEVOC report. More	August forum puts apprenticeships in the spotlight Forum in Melbourne on 15 August to unravel the apprenticeships maze. More Research rewards NCVER awards 10 research scholarships to VET sector staff. More Recent publication releases More VOCED Highlights VOCED is the NCVER/UNESCO research database for technical vocational education and training. VOCED Highlights presents a selection of the latest additions to the VOCED database. Go to www.voced.edu.au/highlights/index.html to view the latest issue.

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