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You've got mail! Welcome to the first email edition of Insight. After seven years as a paper-based product, Insight will now be delivered straight to your email inbox. The content hasn't changed. You'll still be receiving comprehensive articles on key research projects, latest statistical reports, and other news and publication releases coming out of NCVER. And, for those of you who prefer reading a hard copy, a print-friendly option is provided. We hope you enjoy this edition.

Regions are on VET radar Understanding the role vocational education and training (VET) plays in developing regions both economically and socially is of considerable interest. More Qualifications of a higher kind The value and use of higher-level qualifications differs between industries. More Supporting students with mental illness TAFE staff across Australia share their perspectives on the support they need to assist students with mental health issues. More Students get real with career development services Career development services can help students explore their education, training and career options but they need to know how to access them. More Skilled migration bolsters Australia's workforce Australia is reaping the benefits of the migration of skilled workers. More VET kickstarts careers: 2007 results in Training is about gaining personal benefits and opportunities for further studies, as well as getting a job. More More apprentices finish training but rates vary by occupation In 2006, 266 100 people started an apprenticeship or traineeship and 141 500 completed one. More VET provides a second chance VET lives up to its reputation for providing individuals with a ‘second chance’ at education. More	Awards to research's up-and-comings Seven people received a ‘New Researcher Award’ in 2007, part of NCVER’s aim to build research capacity in VET. 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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