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2012 media releases

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Gap year students: More work than play

More young Australians are taking gap years before going to university and spend that time working or in further study, according to a new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).

VET student numbers continue to rise: preliminary data

The number of students enrolled in the national public vocational education and training (VET) system increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2011 to 1.9 million students, an increase of 4.6% from 2010.

Students, have a say about your training

More than 100 000 students nationally will be asked in the coming weeks about their recent experience at a TAFE institute, private training provider, or adult and community education provider.

NCVER awards research scholarships

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has awarded eight scholarships to researchers across the country to support and develop Australian vocational education research.

Overskilled and under-paid?

Overskilling persists, so getting the right job from the start matters, according to new research released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).

Mental illness: To disclose or not to disclose

Fears of stigma or prejudice prevent many Australian students from reporting their mental illness - they want to be treated like any other student, according to a new National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) study.