Month: May 2021

The Federal Budget 2021-22 handed down on the 11th May 2021 by Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP was very promising for vocational education and training. There were a range of initiatives designed to support businesses in the post-COVID economic recovery in the agrifood industries. At the forefront of the coronavirus recovery budget was growth measures. These include, skills, training and apprenticeships with a $2.7 billion allocated to expand the boosting of apprenticeships, tax offsets and the continuation of instant-asset write-off to businesses, the extension of small business loan schemes and a significant allocation of budget to infrastructure and energy investments. Key initiatives in relation to skills, training and apprenticeships… Read More

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NCVER News reports on the latest publication on VET governance.  The report states, “Industry representation and governance in the VET sector have undergone several transformations in the past and continue to do so in the present. Social partnerships negotiated between governments, employers, unions, and training providers, where each partner is highly valued and willing to take responsibility for their part, is the key to effective VET governance and, ultimately, improve outcomes for learners. This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry’s role in VET over the last decade.” URL REPORT: INDUSTRY’S ROLE IN VET GOVERNANCE: USING INTERNATIONAL INSIGHTS TO INFORM NEW PRACTICES

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