A broader ‘vocation’ view of careers rather than a segmented approach may improve educational pathways and career transition according to a suite of research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
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More young Australians are taking part in education and training, and participation in vocational education training at school has grown, according to the report Young people in education and training 2011.
Increasing proportions of vocational education and training (VET) graduates are studying to gain extra skills for their current job or in response to job requirements.
Indigenous Australians are happier at school and just as likely to go on to university once they receive a tertiary admissions rank when compared to non-Indigenous Australians, says a new paper published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
‘Skill sets’ could assist the vocational education and training (VET) system meet industry needs, according to new research.
The number of people starting apprenticeships and traineeships has decreased in the September quarter 2012 according to early estimates out today.
When choosing between an associate degree or advanced diploma, students are wise to keep their end point in mind, suggests a new report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Students generally benefit from completing a vocational qualification, although the pay-off varies considerably, according to a new report by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Financial information for 2011 for Australia’s public vocational education and training (VET) system has been released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released the Australian apprentice and trainee statistics for the March quarter 2012.
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released Apprentices and trainees 2012—early trend estimates, June quarter.
Ms Sue Fergusson has been appointed to the role of General Manager Research at the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Attrition rates are declining for trainees but not for trade apprentices according to new data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees 2011.
Employer size matters when it comes to apprentice completion rates, says a newly released report from National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Globally recognised artist and arts advocate, Robyn Archer AO considers crunch points in arts education in Australia’s education system tomorrow at the 21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference in Adelaide.
International skills expert, Professor David Finegold, will give insights into the rapidly growing education and training markets of China and India and what this means for Australian training providers and industries tomorrow at the 21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference.
Two hundred and sixty international and national delegates will be in Adelaide this week for the 21st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference, colloquially known as ‘No Frills’.
The stage is set for fiery night at the Adelaide Town Hall tomorrow (Wednesday 11 July), when experts and the public debate the pros and cons of having a university degree.
A third (32.1%) of young Australians aged 15-19 years participated in vocational education and training in 2011.
Poor school experiences such as suspension or repeating a grade, risky behaviour such as smoking or drug-taking, and low student aspirations are important predictors of whether a student will complete Year 12 says a new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).