NCVER News #221

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18 December 2009

Best wishes for the festive season and 2010

We wish all of you a happy and safe holiday and a successful 2010. The next edition of NCVER News will be issued in mid January 2010. Please note the NCVER office will be closed from 25 December 2009 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2010.

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Tell us what you think: National VET research agenda

Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the national VET research agenda for 2010 and beyond. Written submissions must be received by Friday, 18 December 2009. For more information visit http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/priorities2010beyond.html. You can also put your ideas forward at our blog http://futureresearch.pbworks.com/.

NCVER will also host a free public forum on Friday 5 February 2010 and a webinar on Tuesday 9 February 2010 for those who want to have their say. To register for the forum or the webinar visit www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/researchpriorities/events.html

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Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentice and trainees - June quarter 2009

Estimates of apprentice and trainee activity for the quarter ending 30 June 2009 are provided in this publication.

Taking 'innovation' on the road

Innovation is an important aspect to teaching and learning in the VET sector, and a range of workshops conducted in 2009 identified some key ways of promoting this: using networks to spread new ideas, learning to change in small degrees rather than by radical reform, and encouraging practitioners to reflect on organisational change.

Research Overview: Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training

This overview looks at the key findings of Mike Dockery's report 'Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training'. Dockery shows that, in both remote and non-remote areas, those with a stronger attachment to their culture had greater educational success.

Australian vocational education and training statistics: Employers' use and views of the VET system 2009

This survey collects information about employers' use and views of the vocational education and training (VET) system and the various ways employers use the VET system to meet their skill needs.

Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY): 1998 Cohort - User Guide

This user guide has been developed for users of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). It consolidates existing technical documentation and other information into one document.