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  Skills@Work April Update

The April 2017 edition of Skills@Work includes a message from the Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills the Hon. Karen Andrews, articles on the Industry Reference Committee (IRC) Chairs’ March meeting, the 2017 Australia–India Education and Skills Mission, a review of recent Vocational Education and Training (VET) research and events, industry news, sector movements and ‘Faces of Excellence’ profiles.

  Coming Soon to a City Near You? Elyce Explores Darwin!

Velg Training is proud to be Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development services. We’ve been exploring the country and visiting new locations where we could expand our event services and create professional development opportunities. Last week, our Marketing and Events Coordinator, Elyce, traveled to Darwin to see what all the Top End has to offer.

  Velg Training Membership Just Became Even Better!

In keeping with our vision to educate, inspire and empower the Vocational Education and Training (VET) community, Velg Training has launched two new membership packages—Individual+ and Corporate+. Join us for a free webinar this Friday 5 May 2017 to learn about the differences between the levels and explore the exciting new features that we now offer.

  Is it Possible to Improve Your RTO’s Completion Rate?

Completion rates in VET are an important measure of how well the sector is performing in creating skilled workers for the future. NCVER recently reported that the overall projected completion rate across all qualifications is just 49%. Why is it so low and what can you do to make a difference.

  CEDEFOP: Microcredentials for labour market education and training (2022)

This study examines the role of microcredentials in supporting learning for employment. The study collected information through an online survey among mostly European VET providers, national authorities, employee and employer organisations, in-depth country case studies and interviews, as well as Cedefop’s ReferNet network.

  OECD - Skills (site link)

The OECD helps countries to improve skills governance and the design of both VET programmes and adult learning systems that are responsive to changing skill needs. It supports policymakers through better evidence on the skills of adults and employer needs as well as through advice on good policy practices.

  And The Lucky Winner Is ....

THANK YOU for taking part in our Annual Members Survey! It means a great deal to us to receive your feedback and views. Now, which one of you has just won themselves a lucky ticket to this year's National VET Conference?

  Australian Government: Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training System (2019)

On 28 November 2018, the Prime Minister announced an independent review of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector to examine ways to deliver skilled workers for a stronger economy. The review was led by the Honourable Steven Joyce, a former New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment. Mr Joyce delivered the final report to the Government in March 2019.

  Skilling Australia Foundation: Perceptions Are Not Reality: myths, realities & the critical role of vocational education & training in Australia (2017)

Using a range of local and international data sources as well as real-life success stories, this report addresses some of these pervasive and inaccurate perceptions about vocational education and, also, highlights the importance of including VET pathways in the overall discussion about our nation’s long-term educational strategies and employment solutions.

  National Skills Agreement Overview (2023)

The National Skills Agreement is a 5-year agreement between the Australian, State and Territory Governments, working in partnership to ensure that the national vocational education and training (VET) system provides high-quality, responsive and accessible education and training to boost productivity, deliver national priorities and support Australians to obtain the skills and capabilities they need to obtain well-paid, secure jobs.

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