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The Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter report shows that non-trade occupations… Show more

The Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter report shows that non-trade occupations contributed most to the increase in in-training numbers, up by 38.3% to 173 235 when compared with the same time last year. Show less

The latest VET student outcomes report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research… Show more

The latest VET student outcomes report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows the employment outcomes for students who complete vocational education and training (VET) qualifications have improved. Show less

The latest research released by the National Centre for Vocational Education (NCVER), analysed… Show more

The latest research released by the National Centre for Vocational Education (NCVER), analysed whether Australia’s CBT approach is on par with other developed countries and identified its benefits and drawbacks. Show less

The COVID-19 pandemic held young Australians back from making their usual transitions.

The COVID-19 pandemic held young Australians back from making their usual transitions. Show less

The Australian and state and territory governments spent $10.4 billion on vocational education and… Show more

The Australian and state and territory governments spent $10.4 billion on vocational education and training (VET) in 2021, according to the latest statistical report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Show less

The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows… Show more

The latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that apprentice and trainee commencements increased by 23.6% in the March quarter 2022 compared with the same quarter last year. Show less

A new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that the… Show more

A new report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that the health and life satisfaction of young Australians have declined. Generation Z: life at 21 examines data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Show less

New research released today by the NCVER examined the employment outcomes of individuals with VET… Show more

New research released today by the NCVER examined the employment outcomes of individuals with VET qualifications and those with higher education qualifications. Show less

The latest report released by the NCVER shows an increase in the completion rate for nationally… Show more

The latest report released by the NCVER shows an increase in the completion rate for nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications. VET qualification completion rates 2021 shows that 45.9% of all VET qualifications Show less

In 2021, 4.3 million students were enrolled in nationally recognised vocational education and… Show more

In 2021, 4.3 million students were enrolled in nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET), an increase of 9.0% compared with 2020. Show less

The individual completion rate for apprentices and trainees who commenced training in 2017… Show more

The individual completion rate for apprentices and trainees who commenced training in 2017 decreased to 55.7%, down by 1.2 percentage points from those commencing in 2016, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Show less

The latest research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals the… Show more

The latest research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals the complexity of the learning pathways undertaken by students enrolled in foundation skills programs. Show less

The latest data from the NCVER show there were 349 235 apprentices and trainees in-training as at… Show more

The latest data from the NCVER show there were 349 235 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 31 December 2021, 16.8% higher than at the same time in 2020 and only slightly lower than at the end of the September quarter 2021. Show less

The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows the number … Show more

The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows the number of school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) as part of their senior secondary certificate of education increased in the Show less

The latest Government-funded students and courses report from NCVER shows a total of 1 250 100… Show more

The latest Government-funded students and courses report from NCVER shows a total of 1 250 100 students were enrolled in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in 2021, up by 5% when compared with 2020. Show less

This paper illustrates the conference theme ‘VET’s role in transforming the future’ by examining… Show more

This paper illustrates the conference theme ‘VET’s role in transforming the future’ by examining how the sector is adapting, anticipating and activating change in response to future skill demands. Show less

In 2021, a higher proportion of international onshore vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

In 2021, a higher proportion of international onshore vocational education and training (VET) students who completed a qualification gained employment after training in Australia, compared to 2020. Show less

The latest apprentice and trainee data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research… Show more

The latest apprentice and trainee data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show commencements grew nationally to 48 750 (or by 84.1%) in the September quarter 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020. Show less

For registered training organisations (RTOs), high-quality delivery of vocational education and… Show more

For registered training organisations (RTOs), high-quality delivery of vocational education and training (VET) is transformational, student-centred, fit-for-purpose and adapts well to changing stakeholder needs. Show less

Many early school leavers are opting for vocational education and training (VET) to complete their… Show more

Many early school leavers are opting for vocational education and training (VET) to complete their education and learn the skills they need to get a job. But for them to succeed, quality career planning that is inclusive of parents is critical. Show less