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Are we all speaking the same language? Understanding… 11 December 2017
By Tabatha Griffin

New research shows the definition of a ‘quality’ VET sector can vary widely by stakeholder group… Show more

New research shows the definition of a ‘quality’ VET sector can vary widely by stakeholder group and expected training outcomes, making both explaining and measuring quality in Australia’s VET system more complicated than it seems. Show less
Engaging young early school leavers in vocational training 5 December 2017
By Eric Dommers, George Myconos, Luke Swain, Stephanie Yung, Kira Clarke

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. Show less
Social media and student outcomes: teacher, student and… 23 November 2017
By Victor Callan, Margaret Johnston

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve… Show more

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve student engagement and lead to more course completions; however, there were some concerns around its use. Show less
In their words: student choice in training markets -… 23 October 2017
By Justin Brown

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET… Show more

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET market. Show less
Choosing VET: investigating the VET aspirations of school… 23 October 2017
By Jennifer Gore, Hywel Ellis, Leanne Fray, Maxwell Smith, Adam Lloyd, Carly Berrigan, Andrew Lyell, Natasha Weaver, Kathryn Holmes

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers… Show more

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers talk about VET. Show less
Who are the persistently NEET young people? 13 October 2017
By John Stanwick, Cameron Forrest, Peta Skujins

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in… Show more

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in education or training (NEET) are early school leaving and having children. Show less
Developing appropriate workforce skills for Australia's … 20 September 2017
By Victor Gekara, Alemayehu Molla, Darryn Snell, Stan Karanasios, Amanda Thomas

This paper investigates the role of VET in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce,… Show more

This paper investigates the role of VET in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce, using two sectors as case studies - Transport and Logistics, and Public Safety and Correctional Services. Show less
VET applied research: driving VET's role in the… 7 September 2017
By Francesca Beddie, Linda Simon

Through investigations into how the VET sector can contribute to innovation, we find opportunities… Show more

Through investigations into how the VET sector can contribute to innovation, we find opportunities for innovation through an applied research agenda. Show less
VET in Schools students: characteristics and post-school… 1 September 2017
By Josie Misko, Patrick Korbel, Davinia Blomberg

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were… Show more

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were working, studying or both. Show less
A framework to better measure the return on investment from … 29 August 2017
By Jane Schueler, John Stanwick, Phil Loveder

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher … Show more

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher wages) as well as highly valued job-related returns. Show less
The role of VET in the entrepreneurial ecosystem 18 August 2017
By Don Scott-Kemmis

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper… Show more

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper looks at how the vocational education and training sector can play a role in developing these skills. Show less
Employers' perspectives on training: three industries 14 August 2017
By Chandra Shah

Employer perspectives of workforce training, across three industries (red meat processing, road… Show more

Employer perspectives of workforce training, across three industries (red meat processing, road freight transport, and international freight forwarding) in both urban and regional areas. Show less
The contribution of VET student placement to innovation in… 29 June 2017
By Steven Hodge, Raymond Smith, Jenny Field, Matthew Flynn

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during … Show more

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during VET student placements, there was evidence of knowledge diffusion and small-scale improvements in the work place. Show less
Enhancing training advantage for remote Aboriginal and… 29 May 2017
By John Guenther, Melodie Bat, Anne Stephens, Janet Skewes, Bob Boughton, Frances Williamson, Sandra Wooltorton, Melissa Marshall, Anna Dwyer

How can VET retention and completion in remote communities be improved and what other indicators of … Show more

How can VET retention and completion in remote communities be improved and what other indicators of success are important outcomes of training in these parts of Australia? Show less
Continuing professional development for a diverse VET… 24 May 2017
By Mark Tyler, Darryl Dymock

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for… Show more

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for VET practitioners, exploring issues such as industry currency, the debate around a professional association for VET and the required minimum qualification for practitioners. Show less
Indigenous VET participation, completion and outcomes:… 22 May 2017
By Georgina Windley

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation… Show more

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation and a shift towards higher-level qualifications. Show less
Continuity and change: employers' training practices… 14 March 2017
By Erica Smith, Andrew Smith, Jacqueline Tuck, Victor Callan

This study provides a comprehensive picture of the way in which employers navigate the Australian… Show more

This study provides a comprehensive picture of the way in which employers navigate the Australian training system and establish partnerships with registered training organisations. It provides insight into how practices have evolved over the last 20 years. Show less
Making 'good' choices: the impact of entitlement… 13 February 2017
By Cain Polidano, Justin van de Ven, Sarah Voitchovsky

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
The boundaries and connections between the VET and higher… 25 January 2017
By Craig Fowler

This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher… Show more

This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher education sectors, as well as their mutual value within a coherent tertiary education system. Show less

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