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People who get an education while serving time are less likely to return to prison and more likely to enter the job market, an analysis finds.
The $12.6 billion agreement promises a new era of cooperation between governments, the vocational education and training sector, business and the community.
The proposal could be the radical change the education system needs.
As part of the new employment white paper the federal government has announced it is thinking seriously about a national skills passport.
When people hear the term ‘liberal arts,’ it may sound like a phrase with political overtones. A scholar of literature explains why that’s wrong and takes a closer look at its origin and meaning.
The government in England is promoting apprenticeships rather than “rip-off” university degrees.
A hierarchy in perception puts academic qualifications above vocational ones.
The proposed MBacc needs to avoid perpetuating the academic hierarchy it intends to address.
The growing number of temporary migrants in Australia is a by-product of the boom in international students.
On Wednesday, a discussion paper was launched, calling for ‘big ideas’ about Australia’s higher education sector.
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