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February 10, 2016

National Skills Week 2016 – Introduction, Strategic Thinking and Theming

National Skills Week continues to celebrate and inform students and the wider public of the diversity and career pathways available through Vocational Education and Training (VET). This year’s National Skills Week (2016) aims to challenge people to think about how much they really know about VET, the progression opportunities, and the rapidly changing jobs market. […]

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AusApp Pathways Mobile App Released

AusAppPathways helps students and jobseekers explore Australian Apprenticeships career pathway ideas on their smartphone or tablet.

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December 17, 2015

Mission Australia Youth Survey 2015

Young people are the future of Australia. As a society and as individuals, we must do everything we can to nurture their ambitions and support them to achieve their potential. Now in its 14th year, Mission Australia’s Youth Survey provides a unique window into the lives of young Australians. The biggest survey of its type in […]

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Young people in education and training 2014

A summary of statistics relating to young Australians aged 15 to 19 years who participated in an education and training activity during 2014 is provided in this publication. Information on participation is presented for school students, higher education students, apprentices and trainees, and vocational education and training (VET) students.   Young People in Education and […]

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December 3, 2015

Graduates have their say on Australia’s training system

Australia’s major student survey for rating the government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system shows 74.2% of graduates are employed after training, with those employed full-time earning on average $56 900 per year. Published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Government–funded student outcomes 2015 presents the results of the annual national Student Outcomes Survey. […]

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