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Many African parents push their children to go to university regardless of their preparedness or interest. But more find happiness and success in VET.
Students in Australia and overseas are actively comparing their experiences during the pandemic. Countries that support them well will gain an edge in a competitive global education market.
LSAY is one of the biggest and oldest surveys of its kind in the world. It follows young Australians from the age of 15 to 25 to find out what helps and hinders them along the way.
Of the students with jobs, 60% lost them and and two-thirds of the rest had hours cut. As they struggled, and often failed, to get rents and tuition fees reduced, precarious lives became even harder.
In this first of a series of “vision statements” Albanese has sought to send the messages that Labor under his leadership is focused on jobs, is looking to the future and is not afraid of change.
Students with lower ATARs generally have lower lifetime earnings. But a Grattan Institute report found low ATAR men could earn more doing a VET course than a bachelor degree in their chosen field.
In April 2019, the government-commissioned Joyce review made 71 recommendations to reform the VET sector. Here's what the report said, and what the government is doing about it.
Both major parties have promised more money to help boost apprenticeship numbers, including by providing incentives to employers. But history shows this isn't the best way to spend public dollars.
If you're confused about all the millions and billions thrown around for education by the two major parties, here's the low-down on what the policies actually mean.
VET’s role in employable skill development is critical. But we also need to strongly support the role VET plays in getting disadvantaged groups into education and work.
Teacher preparation has been identified as a key factor in the quality of education. To improve the quality of the VET sector, we need to ensure teachers and trainers are qualified to teach.
Many young Australians and their parents don't consider VET as a potential post-school pathway, even if it might be more suitable for them than university.
VET needs a new set of priorities and operating principles that are fit for the future.
Politics Podcast: Bill Ferris on Australia’s innovation mission.
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Innovation and Science Australia chair Bill Ferris launched a report this week setting out a plan that seeks to put Australia into the top tier of innovation nations by 2030.
We take a closer look at some of the common claims made this year to see if there is any truth to them.
Gonski funding was scrapped and the vocational education sector got a new student loan system. Here's what else happened in education this year...
While spending has grown for preschools, schools and universities, vocational education misses out.
Vocational Education and Training helps low school achievers up skill and avoid disadvantage in the workplace.
The government is right to cut back on funding certain VET courses that have low-enrolment rates and are unlikely to lead to work.
Top contributors
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Mitchell Professorial Fellow, Victoria University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Fellow in Youth, Research & Policy Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Honorary Fellow in Education Policy, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
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Education Lecturer and Researcher, Monash University
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Policy Analyst, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor in the Practice of Higher Education Policy, Australian National University
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Gavin Moodie is a Friend of The Conversation.
Adjunct professor, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University
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Deputy Director (Research), University of Tasmania
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Director, Policy Impact, College of Business and Economics, Australian National University
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Professor, Education Policy and Practice, Youth Studies in the Faculty of Education. Latest books with Rosalyn Black include "Imagining Youth Futures: University Students in Post-Truth Times" and "Rethinking Youth Citizenship after the Age of Entitlement", Monash University
