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2011 media releases

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Research can inform VET practice

Meeting the educational challenges thrown up by a more integrated tertiary education sector and a fast, but unevenly, growing economy can be helped by good applied research.

Beyond the school gates: who studies where?

For the first time, student enrolment data for the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors are now available in one publication.

Socioeconomic status measure a tale of two postcodes

As the Federal Government continues its push to increase the numbers of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds going to university, new research shows that the current measure used to determine SES performs poorly when classifying individuals, as opposed to the regions they come from.

Year 12 has its benefits but it's not for everyone

Young people who complete Year 12 tend to make a more successful transition from school to work, but employment outcomes for those who complete an apprenticeship or traineeship are just as good.

Money makes the world go round?

Low training wages for trade apprentices are not a deal breaker when it comes to completing their apprenticeship.

Training completion rates released

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released estimated national completion rates data based on enrolments in publicly funded training throughout 2007.

Let's take another look at apprentice completion rates

New estimates from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that apprentice completion rates are higher when the data takes into account recommencements or ‘employer swapping’.

Are pre-apprenticeships the answer?

Giving would-be apprentices a taste of what to expect through pre-apprenticeship training does not necessarily lead to increased completion rates or course satisfaction.