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VET in Schools students decrease in 2022

The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that the number of students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) as part of secondary education has decreased in the past year.

Government-funded VET students down in 2022

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2022 report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have declined in the 12 months to December 2022.

Altruism drives high-performing training providers

Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs - research summary, highlights a series of considerations for the Australian VET system when seeking to promote RTO performance.

Common traits of effective online teaching

Effective online training practices share many characteristics with traditional classroom approaches, but how they are implemented may differ, according to the latest research by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Apprentices and trainees in-training up 14%

The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show there were 402 245 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 30 September 2022, 14% higher when compared with the same time in 2021.

Employment outcomes improve for VET graduates

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.

Government expenditure on VET climbed to $10.4 billion in 2021

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).

Young people less confident about their future, but employment rates improve

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 Youth (LSAY) participants who commenced the program when they were 15 years old in 2015.

Diploma qualifications drive increase in VET completion rate

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 that started in 2017 were completed, higher than those commencing in 2016 (43.8%).