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A more comprehensive picture of Australia’s VET workforce is now available, with a recent survey… Show more

A more comprehensive picture of Australia’s VET workforce is now available, with a recent survey showing 246 167 people were employed at registered training organisations (RTOs) as at February 2019, including 45 628 employees at TAFEs and 200 539 Show less

Secondary school students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are among the … Show more

Secondary school students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are among the most likely to be in full-time permanent employment five years later, according to a new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Show less

Over the past 25 years, LSAY has provided insights into the diverse pathways young Australians… Show more

Over the past 25 years, LSAY has provided insights into the diverse pathways young Australians take. This report brings together a selection of previously-published work to showcase the value of this long running program. Show less

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show trade commencements were up 4.9% to … Show more

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show trade commencements were up 4.9% to 16 135 in the September quarter 2019 compared with the same quarter in 2018. Show less

Apprenticeship commencements and completions in the traditional trades have remained relatively… Show more

Apprenticeship commencements and completions in the traditional trades have remained relatively stable over the past 15 years, with shifts in demand broadly aligned to changing economic conditions, according to a new research suite released today by Show less