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June 21, 2017As Key Influencers, School Career Practitioners Need More Time to Assist Students Make Well-Informed Decisions
There are set to be almost 800,000 school graduates in the next three years, and equipping them to make well-informed decisions about their next chapter of life is front of mind for school based career practitioners. Research released today by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) and McCrindle shows that whilst parents are still […]
June 1, 2017
Perceptions Are Not Reality: myths, realities & the critical role of vocational education & training in Australia
A new report reveals that, on average, TAFE graduates not only have higher starting wages than university graduates, but also find work more quickly. The report, titled: ‘Perceptions Are Not Reality: myths, realities & the critical role of vocational education & training in Australia’, was released by Skilling Australia Foundation (SAF) today. It found that […]
May 30, 2017
Equipping the Next Generation in an Increasingly Complex Environment
The environment that Young Australians today face when completing their schooling, is increasingly complex. There are no shortages of career or further educational opportunities they could explore, however navigating these pathways have also become more complex than ever, highlighting the necessity for increased support and guidance. Research released today by the Career Industry Council of […]
March 9, 2017
The future of Australian apprenticeships: report of the stakeholder forum
The future of Australian apprenticeships stakeholder forum was hosted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in conjunction with the Australian Government Department of Education and Training in Canberra on 25 October, 2016
March 7, 2017
Career Guidance, School Experiences and the University Participation of Young People from Equity Groups
New research puts a spotlight on the value of school-based early interventions to increase university enrolments for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Two important school factors, the provision of career advice and positive school experiences, are shown to increase the likelihood that students from disadvantaged backgrounds will attend university. But not all career advice is equal.