Media releases

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

NCVER today released the latest vocational education and training (VET) data for equity groups.

NCVER today released the latest vocational education and training (VET) data for equity groups. Show less

With the demand for skilled workers rising in 2021, a higher proportion of apprentices and trainees … Show more

With the demand for skilled workers rising in 2021, a higher proportion of apprentices and trainees are being employed after completing their training. Show less

Many registered training organisations (RTOs) plan to deliver more online training even after the… Show more

Many registered training organisations (RTOs) plan to deliver more online training even after the constraints arising from the COVID-19 pandemic eventually subside. Show less

As we learn to live with COVID-19, Australian businesses are looking at training their workforce to … Show more

As we learn to live with COVID-19, Australian businesses are looking at training their workforce to support financial recovery and post-pandemic growth. Show less

Latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show apprentice and… Show more

Latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show apprentice and trainee commencements grew nationally to 47 785 (or by 114.0%) in the June quarter 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020. Show less

The latest data from Australia’s largest survey of vocational education and training (VET) students … Show more

The latest data from Australia’s largest survey of vocational education and training (VET) students show employment outcomes improved in 2021. Show less

Closer partnerships between employers and registered training organisations (RTOs) is essential in… Show more

Closer partnerships between employers and registered training organisations (RTOs) is essential in upskilling Australia’s workforce and addressing skills shortages, according to the latest research released by the National Centre for Vocational Show less

Government funding appropriations for vocational education and training (VET) increased by over 20% … Show more

Government funding appropriations for vocational education and training (VET) increased by over 20% to $7.7b in 2020 as Governments responded to widespread disruptions to the labour market caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Show less

Integrating vocational education and training (VET) and higher education (HE) qualifications to… Show more

Integrating vocational education and training (VET) and higher education (HE) qualifications to enable students to move between both sectors is difficult and costly to develop, according to latest research released by the National Centre for Show less

Apprenticeships play a very important role in Australia’s system of skills development, having had… Show more

Apprenticeships play a very important role in Australia’s system of skills development, having had a long history of successfully combining paid on-the-job training in tandem with formal skills and knowledge development. In 2020, apprentices and Show less

Industry experts, who are highly knowledgeable and experienced in their sector, are an… Show more

Industry experts, who are highly knowledgeable and experienced in their sector, are an underutilised resource as VET practitioners, according to latest research released by NCVER. Show less

Around 19% of Australian workers report they are not using all their skills at work, according to a … Show more

Around 19% of Australian workers report they are not using all their skills at work, according to a new report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Show less

Employers’ use of accredited training is up 5.7 percentage points from 2019, according to the… Show more

Employers’ use of accredited training is up 5.7 percentage points from 2019, according to the latest data from NCVER. Show less

The most recent data on apprentice and trainee training activity show a strong increase in… Show more

The most recent data on apprentice and trainee training activity show a strong increase in commencements in the March quarter 2021. Show less