Opinion pieces

University policies and practices appear to influence the rate at which institutions admit students … Show more

University policies and practices appear to influence the rate at which institutions admit students based on a vocational education and training (VET) award. Show less

There is nothing new that poor numeracy skills are prevalent among children and adults with… Show more

There is nothing new that poor numeracy skills are prevalent among children and adults with headlines in countries like Australia and the UK providing constant reminders. To better understand this growing concern, Seeking the N in LLN, a report Show less

We know that mathematics is one of the cornerstones of our civilisation, and those with higher… Show more

We know that mathematics is one of the cornerstones of our civilisation, and those with higher levels of numeracy tend to work in more highly paid jobs. However, we have a tendency to tread lightly on those who are bad with numbers, yet consider it Show less

A recent report by Sinan Gemici, Patrick Lim and Tom Karmel, entitled The impact of schools on… Show more

A recent report by Sinan Gemici, Patrick Lim and Tom Karmel, entitled The impact of schools on young people’s transition to university – based on data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) and published by the National Centre Show less

Completion rates are, in the simplest sense, the proportion of people who finish a qualification… Show more

Completion rates are, in the simplest sense, the proportion of people who finish a qualification they started. But what rate can be considered a good rate? Show less

Young people are usually the ones who suffer most when there is an economic decline. A recent paper … Show more

Young people are usually the ones who suffer most when there is an economic decline. A recent paper published by NCVER/LSAY confirms that the 2008 economic downturn had quite a profound effect on the fortunes of Australian youth, and significantly Show less

Speech by Dr Peter Shergold, Chair of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) … Show more

Speech by Dr Peter Shergold, Chair of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) at the launch of the report "The future of VET." Show less

The need to keep students engaged is a constant focus for vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

The need to keep students engaged is a constant focus for vocational education and training (VET) practitioners. To provide some new ideas on this topic, three early career researchers explored strategies to help make learning more meaningful and Show less

This article summarising the paper "Which paths work for which young people?", which asks … Show more

This article summarising the paper "Which paths work for which young people?", which asks how completing Year 12 and undertaking vocational education and training (VET) and university studies assist young people to make a successful transition from Show less

With a policy focus on improving the skills of Australian workers and increasing the productivity… Show more

With a policy focus on improving the skills of Australian workers and increasing the productivity of the workforce, what can we expect of and for students and workers in low-paid occupations? This is not a trivial question, given that nearly one in Show less

If you’re looking for a job, career change or promotion, vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

If you’re looking for a job, career change or promotion, vocational education and training (VET) might give you the edge you need. Vocational training at a TAFE Institute or private training provider can help you develop new, job-relevant skills Show less

In Australia, after people complete their compulsory schooling, their main choices for post-school… Show more

In Australia, after people complete their compulsory schooling, their main choices for post-school education are vocational education and training, higher education or a combination of both. The qualifications they earn are governed by the Show less

This piece explores whether participation in VET in schools assists the transition of young people… Show more

This piece explores whether participation in VET in schools assists the transition of young people by looking at research using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). LSAY tracks young people as they move from school to work, Show less

The notion that Indigenous culture acts as a barrier to achievement in vocational education and… Show more

The notion that Indigenous culture acts as a barrier to achievement in vocational education and training has been rejected by findings which suggest Indigenous cultural engagement should be viewed as part of the solution, and not as part of the Show less