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Student outcomes from PPP participation

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Source: http://www.licensinglinenews.com/ The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released a publication on the outcomes for students who completed their vocational education and training (VET) under the Productivity Places Program (PPP) during 2008. The report collected information about the level and type ...

NCVER – Apprenticeships and traineeships in the downturn

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Posted in Article, Training | 1 Comment »

A new paper released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research argues that apprentice commencements, more than completions, are in need of attention in a recession. read more online

VET Information Portal

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in Resources, Training | No Comments »

Presented by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), this portal provides access to over 300 Australian and international English language information resources related to research in the field of vocational education and training. All resources are free unless ...

NCVER – VET and older workers

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 Posted in Article, Resources | No Comments »

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has released a paper that summarises the findings from the first year of a three-year research program investigating the role of vocational education and training for older workers. read more online

NCVER request for proposals

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

NCVER Researchers with innovative ideas are invited to submit a proposal for funding to the National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation Program (NVETRE). Projects should be relevant to the contemporary education and training environment and focus on research ...

Help shape the national VET research agenda

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is looking for contributions from the VET sector towards its new national VET research priorities. Those interested in putting their ideas forward can respond to a discussion paper - National VET Research Priorities ...

VET and ACE headlines

Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in Resources, Skills, Toolbox, Training | No Comments »

NCVER: Young people. Finding their way in a new era 10 November 2009, Melbourne, VIC In light of the current economic climate, this policy forum aims to explore how best to prepare young Australians aged 15 to 24 years for the ...

Podcast predicts increase in higher education in TAFE

Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Article, Skills | No Comments »

In their podcast series, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) interviews Leesa Wheelan about the paper 'Higher education in TAFE'.

Degrees in TAFE

Friday, September 4th, 2009 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

A monograph, published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) examines the growth and implications of higher education offered by TAFE institutes. Click here to read more