Strategies to improve the labour market participation of older workers need the right mix of incentives. Superannuation and social security changes are one tactic, but equally important is removing barriers to employment and education for those who want to upskill and continue working.
Australia’s tertiary education sector is being reshaped with the emergence of new institutional types. Leesa Wheelahan and colleagues provide insights into new mixed-sector institutions.
Information about VET providers needs to contain accurate and meaningful data, allowing providers to offer best practice and students to make informed choices.
Good career development services can be vital in helping people manage their own careers, respond to changes in the labour market and maintain their work-life balance.