Trusted data and insights for pathways to success
The inaugural Jobs and Skills Month, running from 20 October to 20 November 2026, showcases opportunities, pathways and support to help Australians build skills and progress their careers.
Led by Jobs and Skills Australia, the month showcases the important role the jobs and skills system plays in supporting individuals, communities, industries and Australia's economy.
Aligned with this year's theme, 'Pathways to success', NCVER is sharing data, research and insights to help stakeholders better understand pathways through education, training and work and support informed decision-making.
Explore our webinars and resources to learn more about Australia's skills and training system.
Webinar topics
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VOCEDPlus
NCVER data & DataBuilder
VET Information Standard
Teaching practice and psychosocial support
Recommended NCVER publications
Our data, research and insights help stakeholders better understand pathways through education, training and work. Explore publications on student outcomes, apprenticeships and traineeships, training activity and more.
Place-based and culturally responsive VET for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners
Read moreStrengthening teaching practice and psychosocial support
(publishing 28 October 2026)
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VOCEDplus resources
VOCEDplus is a free international research database covering vocational education and training, higher education and adult learning, with a focus on workforce needs, skills development and social inclusion. It contains over 104,000 English-language records, many with links to full-text documents. Resources focused on pathways through education, training and work include:
Pod Network: Career development and transitions
This Pod provides access to quality, curated information on career development and transitions. Topics covered include aspirations, guidance, career transitions, lifelong learning, reskilling/upskilling, microcredentials and professional development.
Read morePod Network: Participation and outcomes
This Pod provides access to quality, curated information on participation and outcomes of students. Topics covered include student aspirations, enrolment, retention, completion, attainment, attrition, education and training outcomes.
Read morePod Network: Pathways
This Pod provides access to quality, curated information on pathways. Topics covered include pathways, articulation, credit transfer, dual system, recognition of prior learning, skills mobility transitions from school-to-work, and youth transitions.
Read morePod Network: VET for secondary students
This Pod provides access to quality, curated information about students undertaking VET while enrolled at school. Topics covered include VET in Schools, pre-vocational education and training, apprenticeships, pathways, participation, work placements, and dual enrolment.
read moreRecent research on the transition from secondary to further education
Customised listing of search results in VOCEDplus for recently published research on the transition from secondary to further education.
Read moreRecent research on the transition from education and training to employment
Customised listing of search results in VOCEDplus for recently published research on the transition from education and training to employment.
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