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Competition in VET: What is it and how can it be achieved? A recent Roundtable provided an opportunity for key players in the vocational education and training (VET) sector to discuss what is meant by a training market, the constraints upon that market and how it can be improved. Co-hosted by NCVER and Skills Victoria, discussion focused on six essays commissioned by NCVER in which economists and educators consider the training market. Some participants saw the feature of a training market—consumer choice—as fundamental but others disputed its importance. More

Teaching the teacher Much is required of today’s VET teachers. They are at the heart of improving the quality of teaching and learning practices, but they need support. More Does the shoe fit? Matching training and skills with job needs Individuals who find their jobs demanding are more likely to undertake vocational training. More The value of having non-formal learning recognised Recognising non-formal learning leads to improved self-esteem. More Seven keys to Indigenous job success To achieve sustainable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, employment service organisations must possess seven essential factors. More 2009 priorities: Daring researchers to boldly go where none have gone before The Australian VET sector is in a state of flux. This makes for interesting times and NCVER encourages researchers to take a bold approach. More Diplomas and advanced diplomas: How are they shaping up? Recent trends show a decline in the number of people doing higher-level VET qualifications, but it’s not all bad news. More LSAY research priorities announced After extensive consultation, NCVER has developed three research priorities which will govern the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth analytical program until 2010. More International Insight: Complexity in VET governance A look at the governance of VET systems internationally reveals responsiveness is more important than complexity. More	'No Frills' 2009 The 18th National Vocational Education and Training Research (No Frills) Conference will be held at Ballarat from 8–10 July 2009. More NCVER fellowship on offer Experienced researchers are encouraged to apply for the fellowship to broaden their expertise in vocational education. More Adult literacy wiki goes live NCVER’s online resource for adult literacy practitioners is now available. More Recent publication releases More Recent podcast 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. Tell us what you think We hope you have enjoyed reading this edition of Insight. We encourage you to provide your feedback by completing this short survey.

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