VDC NEWS
14 February 2024
Edition 24 - 2024
The Universities Accord final report is out: Messages for VET?
This long-awaited report is the culmination of a story VDC News has been covering for a little while now. First highlighted in the discussion paper and then the interim report the Accord process produced. Most recently, the Accord and its outcomes was cited as one of the big news stories for 2024, noting particularly the issues of greater tertiary integration, pathways and seamlessness.
[Read More]Reviewing the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System
In a mid-February press release Federal Minister for Skills and Training Brendon O’Connor announced the establishment of a Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System.
The review will be led by The Honourable Justice Iain Ross and Ms Lisa Paul. Justice Ross served as a judge of the Federal Court of Australia from 2012 to 2022 and President of the Fair Work Commission (formerly Fair Work Australia) during the same period. Lisa Paul is a former senior Australian public servant and policymaker and currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of Canberra.
[Read More]Consulting on the VET workforce blueprint
This consultation paper is the latest effort to develop a VET workforce blueprint to support and grow a quality skills training workforce. This blueprint aims to explore ways to attract, retain and strengthen the capabilities of this workforce.
The consultation paper is designed to support submissions that will inform the blueprint’s further development.
[Read More]Nominations Open for Victorian Training Awards
Nominations have opened for the 2024 Victorian Training Awards!
This year marks the Awards’ platinum anniversary, celebrating 70 years of dreams, aspiration, and exceptional achievements in Victoria’s VET sector. The awards gala will take place on Friday, 30 August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. VDC is the proud sponsor of the Teacher / Trainer of the Year Award.
[Read More]Vale Rod McDonald: A tribute from Hugh Guthrie
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Emeritus Professor Rod McDonald: A doyen of the VET sector. Rod had a long and distinguished career and made many major contributions to VET over many years.
Here are some of the highlights.
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