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This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains … Show more

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains to electric vehicles (EV) using NCVER and external information. Show less

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue… Show more

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change. Show less

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the… Show more

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the second wave of COVID-19 infections in Australia. Show less

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of… Show more

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19). Show less

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they… Show more

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they transition from school to work. It also identifies factors that influence pathway choice, offering potential policy cues. Show less

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will… Show more

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will require ongoing upskilling and reskilling to maintain their position in the workforce. Show less

This report provides forecasts of job openings by occupation and industry in Australia from 2017 to … Show more

This report provides forecasts of job openings by occupation and industry in Australia from 2017 to 2024. Two scenarios of the Australian economy are simulated. Show less

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course… Show more

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course offerings and institutional learning support. Show less

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government… Show more

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government subsidies for upskilling and explores how enrolment and course choice responses varies by age, gender and disadvantage. Show less

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options,… Show more

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options, skills development and stronger partnerships with providers.  Show less

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013… Show more

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013 Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report. Show less

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less

Manufacturing and retail industries tend to dominate in more economically vulnerable regions while… Show more

Manufacturing and retail industries tend to dominate in more economically vulnerable regions while it's the reverse for mining and construction. Show less

Personal reasons and family commitments predominantly drive labour mobility decisions.

Personal reasons and family commitments predominantly drive labour mobility decisions. Show less

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity.

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity. Show less

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies,… Show more

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies, this report looks at how mid-level qualifications assist entry to and progression in the workforce. Show less

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas,… Show more

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas, particularly women who are often the spouse of a primary applicant but are also skilled in their own right. Show less

This study goes beyond looking at how the financial return to training varies with qualification… Show more

This study goes beyond looking at how the financial return to training varies with qualification level and investigates the relationship between literacy skills and the incomes of workers in the Australian labour market and whether this varies with level of education.  Show less

This report explores the two tools used for assessing literacy and numeracy proficiency, the Adult… Show more

This report explores the two tools used for assessing literacy and numeracy proficiency, the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALLS) survey and Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), and finds that, while it is broadly possible to translate the five ACSF performance levels to the ALLS scales, there is not an exact match between the two, especially at the higher levels. Show less

This report investigates the role that qualifications play in the labour mobility of foreign… Show more

This report investigates the role that qualifications play in the labour mobility of foreign workers who come to Australia for permanent or temporary migration. Show less