Vocational education and training (VET) has been designed to be more flexible, accessible and supportive than other forms of tertiary education, which helps students, jobseekers and workers overcome a multitude of education obstacles. It offers a more individual and tailored approach, as Australians can choose their study and training pathway to their career as well...
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Higher Ed and Vet Join Forces to Give Workers all the Skills they Really Need Tertiary study is no longer a choice between vocational education and training (VET) and higher education, with training providers and education institutions starting to work together to give Australians all the skills they need to work. The education sector and...
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WHAT IS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)? Vocational education and training provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of occupations through hands-on and practical learning. Called VET for short, it can encompass a range of qualifications, courses and pathways to careers. It focuses on providing job-ready, workplace skills and...
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THE FUTURE SKILLS ODYSSEY STARTS WITH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Thinking about the futuristic skills that will be in demand in coming decades often conjures up images of robots, machines and even space expeditions. Vocational education and training (VET) will be crucial for workers to achieve the skills for these jobs of the future,...
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Three in four Australian teenagers already feel relatively certain about the kind of job they will have by the time they turn 30 years old, with the internet, quizzes and career advisors helping to guide their choices. But they may not be choosing the jobs with the best employment outcomes, or the ones that suit...
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Vocational education and training is changing the lives of many Queenslanders who are following lifelong dreams, making career changes after discovering new passions, and getting a career headstart while still at school. They are also learning and earning with the best of both traditional and technological worlds, combining hands-on training with the latest technology and...
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VET IS HELPING JOBSEEKERS FIND SUCCESS IN NON-TRADITIONAL PLACES= Women and men are casting aside gender stereotypes and forging careers in industries in which their true passions lie, with vocational education and training (VET) helping provide the pathways for them to get there. While there are no real barriers to people working in an industry...
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The Generative AI Capacity Study provides the first whole-of-labour-market view of Gen AI’s potential, impact to date, and what’s needed to support our digital and AI transition. Key findings include: Gen AI is more likely to augment jobs than replace them. AI adoption is early and varies across industries, with many workers using tools independently in their...
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Blog: VET Opens Up New Pathways Into High Demand Jobs Written by Cara Jenkin More than half of all new jobs created have required a vocational education and training qualification, as the labour market relies on the practical and real-world teaching style that VET provides to skill staff. Jobs and Skills Australia reports that...
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Blog: Reskilling for a New Career Made Possible Thanks to the Flexibility of VET Written by Cara Jenkin More than a million Australians are taking their first steps towards a complete career change through vocational education and training as they decide to pursue their real passion or gain the skills for more secure work....
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Blog: How VET and Universities Are Joining Forces To Skill Up Our Nation’s Workers Written by Cara Jenkin Australia is taking a new approach to tertiary education so workers can gain more skills throughout their careers to keep up with what’s needed. The approach will require easier pathways to be created between the university and...
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Blog: First Nations People Leverage The Power of VET to Switch to New Career Paths Written by Cara Jenkin First Nations people are harnessing the power of vocational education and training (VET) to climb their way up the career ladder. Whether it is getting a headstart in the world of work while still at...
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Essential Tips for Students: Mastering Future Skills and Embracing Generational Diversity in the Workforce As the modern workforce becomes increasingly diverse, students preparing to enter the job market, or who are using vocational pathways to upskill or reskill, must understand and adapt to the evolving dynamics of generational differences. Today’s work environment features six distinct...
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Skills vs degrees: The new currency for the future of work? In today’s rapidly evolving job market, a significant shift is underway: skills are becoming the new currency. As technology advances and job roles become more specialised, the focus is moving towards the practical abilities of job seekers. So why are skills emerging as the...
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Blog: VET Gives Workers The Skills To Smash Through Stereotypes Written by Cara Jenkin Skills shortages can reduce and workers can lead more fulfilling lives if more people think outside of traditional gender stereotypes when it comes to the ideal worker. It is not just the workers considering these careers who should disregard the...
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Blog: Vocational Education and Training Funds a Headstart on Life, As Well As Careers Written by Cara Jenkin Vocational education and training students are being paid thousands of dollars to learn their work skills, while immediately putting them into practice on the job. It is giving young people a significant leg up in both...
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