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2024 media releases

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New apprentice and trainee data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show a 14.3% increase in apprentice and trainee commencements in the June 2024 quarter, when compared with the June 2023 quarter.

New student outcomes data out now

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released new data on the satisfaction, employment outcomes and reasons for non-completion of vocational education and training (VET) students.

New data on government funding for VET out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows government expenditure on vocational education and training (VET) increased in 2023.

VET qualification completion rates 2023 out now

The latest report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows completion rates for vocational education and training (VET) qualifications are holding steady.

New apprentice and trainee quarterly data out now

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows a decline in the total number of apprentices and trainees in-training as of the end of March 2024, with differences emerging across trade and non-trade occupations.

More students in vocational education and training in 2023

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released its latest data, revealing a substantial increase in the number of students undertaking vocational education and training (VET).

Prior academic achievement influences ATAR success

A new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) explores the relationship between National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), receiving an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), and achieving a high ATAR (90 or above).

VET in Schools students increase in 2023

The latest data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that the number of school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) increased in 2023, when compared with the previous year.

Government-funded VET students up in 2023

A new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows government-funded vocational education and training (VET) numbers increased in 2023.

'No Frills' 2024: VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has today released the official discussion paper for the 33rd National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’. The paper explores this year’s conference theme, VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce.

Examining VET pathways to student success

The latest research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) suggests that students completing all vocational education and training (VET) subjects in which they have enrolled could be considered alongside VET program completions as an additional measure of successful student outcomes.

Improved employment outcomes for onshore international students

The latest report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that international students continue to experience improved employment outcomes after completing a vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia.

New Managing Director for NCVER

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) today announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Mr John King.

Apprenticeships and traineeships take-up remains strong

New data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that apprentice and trainee commencements increased by 22.2% to 37 690 in the September 2023 quarter, when compared with the same period in 2022.

Strong employment outcomes for apprentices and trainees

The latest report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that the proportion of apprentices and trainees who were employed after training remained high in 2023.

Apprentice profiles remain steady

The latest report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that the profile of a young person who is likely to undertake an apprenticeship over university remains largely unchanged since 2007.