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Vocational Voices: VET's role in transforming the future

The National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) have released the 3rd podcast episode from Season 7 of their Vocational Voices franchise.  

In this episode, Steve Davis, interviews a collection of presenters from three panel discussions at the 31st National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ held on 6-8 July 2022.

The conference theme was VET's role in transforming the future. 

Topics covered in this lively discussion include 

• why business leaders are turning to education and training for the solutions; 
• the future skill needs of service-based industries; 
• upskilling and reskilling and the impact of COVID-19 on employers and their training choices; 
• strengthening skills pathways to work for disadvantaged youth; AND 
• quality VET delivery; and VET course pathways.

Speakers are Ms Megan Lilly, Australian Industry Group; Ms Silvia Munoz, SkillsIQ; Mr Ian White, National Centre for Vocational Education Research; Ms Kira Clarke, Brotherhood of St Laurence; Mr Hugh Guthrie, Lusid Pty Ltd and Mr Damian Oliver, National Skills Commission.

A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.

Click here to access Season 7 including:

• Episode 1: VET in Schools and the shadow of ATAR
• Episode 2: VET and Higher Education: Should we push for integration?

Date posted Aug 18, 2022