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With labour market challenges on the increase due to the digital revolution and automation, this… Show more

With labour market challenges on the increase due to the digital revolution and automation, this report investigates what other nations are doing to address this issue. Show less

This paper captures the views arising from a symposium held on 9 August 2016, at which participants … Show more

This paper captures the views arising from a symposium held on 9 August 2016, at which participants considered training product reform from the perspective of industry, educators, students and regulators. Show less

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in… Show more

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in 2016, as well as other relevant and informative resources, including summaries, infographics and statistical papers. Show less

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

A look at the role VET currently plays in developing the skills of entrepreneurs, and how this may… Show more

A look at the role VET currently plays in developing the skills of entrepreneurs, and how this may be further developed in the future. Show less

This summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations,… Show more

This summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations, intentions and choice of students considering vocational education and training. Show less

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

This good practice guide explores the types of social media being used in vocational education and… Show more

This good practice guide explores the types of social media being used in vocational education and training (VET) courses, the benefits and pitfalls of using social media in teaching and learning, as well as tips for incorporating into VET courses. Show less

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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