September 16th, 2025

We’ll speak with leaders from the higher education sector to unpack how universities are collaborating with Vocational Education and Training (VET) to deliver integrated pathways that meet both learner and industry needs and how the forward thinking higher education institutes are designing and redesigning programs, courses and delivery to reflect the demand for Australia’s tertiary education sector to work in harmony to build the skills and knowledge needed to grow the economy.
As the demand for skilled workers grows across sectors, there’s an increasing need for seamless transitions between vocational and university-level qualifications. We’ll explore the value of credit arrangements, dual-sector institutions, and higher apprenticeships—along with the role of informedparents and career advisers in guiding decisions.

Our Guests:

Dane Ivicevie: Director of UQ Skills.

Tom Johnson :Principal – Apprenticeships & Traineeships, BAE Systems AustraliaCatherine Oldham: Manager Job and Skills Centre,Victoria University Professor Susan James Relly , Head of School – School of Education
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, and Economics, The University of Adelaide

Our Host:

Cara Jenkin

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