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It is estimated that 81.9% of Australians aged 15-19 participated in an education and training… Show more

It is estimated that 81.9% of Australians aged 15-19 participated in an education and training activity as at August 2012, according to the report Young people in education and training Show less

Employment outcomes for graduates have remained steady over the past year with 78.2% employed after … Show more

Employment outcomes for graduates have remained steady over the past year with 78.2% employed after training. Show less

Early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements in apprenticeships show an upward… Show more

Early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements in apprenticeships show an upward trend, according to figures released today. Show less

There are substantial differences between universities in the proportion of undergraduate… Show more

There are substantial differences between universities in the proportion of undergraduate commencing students admitted on the basis of a vocational education and training (VET) award, according to a new study. Show less

The number of people likely to complete publicly funded training shows signs of steadily… Show more

The number of people likely to complete publicly funded training shows signs of steadily increasing, up from 28.9% for people who started training in 2008 to 35.5% for those who started in 2011. Show less

Slower economic growth, and lower business confidence in 2013 has seen Australian employers reduce… Show more

Slower economic growth, and lower business confidence in 2013 has seen Australian employers reduce their use of training. Show less

Skilled migrants and their families face the prospect of not being socially integrated into the… Show more

Skilled migrants and their families face the prospect of not being socially integrated into the local labour market and the community more generally, according to new research. Show less

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released 2012 financial… Show more

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released 2012 financial information on the operating revenues and expenditures for the public vocational education and training (VET) system. Show less

New research focuses on whether a low-skill job for a young person is a ‘stepping stone’ or a… Show more

New research focuses on whether a low-skill job for a young person is a ‘stepping stone’ or a ‘low-skill trap’. Show less

The number of commencing trade and non-trade apprentices rose slightly in the June quarter 2013 to… Show more

The number of commencing trade and non-trade apprentices rose slightly in the June quarter 2013 to 58 700, up from 57 100 in the March quarter. Show less

The academic quality of a school has a major impact on individuals from a lower socioeconomic… Show more

The academic quality of a school has a major impact on individuals from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) background completing Year 12, compared to those from a higher SES environment, according to a recent study by the National Centre for Show less

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has awarded five research grants in… Show more

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has awarded five research grants in the 2013 open-category funding round to conduct research relevant to the contemporary tertiary education and training environment. Show less

Completion rates are increasing for trainees but not for trade apprentices, according to data… Show more

Completion rates are increasing for trainees but not for trade apprentices, according to data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees 2012. Show less

Increasing numbers of students are enrolling in full-time publicly funded training, with 34 800… Show more

Increasing numbers of students are enrolling in full-time publicly funded training, with 34 800 more enrolments for full-time study last year (up 12.0% from 2011), according to national training statistics. Show less

An important social and economic trend over the last 50 years (or more) has been the increase in… Show more

An important social and economic trend over the last 50 years (or more) has been the increase in education levels in the workforce. Show less

After an extensive search the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) today… Show more

After an extensive search the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) today announced the appointment of its new Managing Director – Mr Rod Camm. Show less

Australia’s tertiary education and training sector is complex and shaped by diverse views and… Show more

Australia’s tertiary education and training sector is complex and shaped by diverse views and tensions, according to prominent national researchers and commentators on education. Show less

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of students enrolled in the national publicly funded… Show more

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of students enrolled in the national publicly funded training system increased, with 1.943 million students studying last year, up 3.3% from 2011. Show less

Over the next few months, more than 300 000 students will be asked to rate their experiences at a… Show more

Over the next few months, more than 300 000 students will be asked to rate their experiences at a TAFE institute, private training or adult and community education provider as part of the 2013 Student Outcomes Survey. Show less

The latest early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements show fewer people are… Show more

The latest early trend estimates for trade and non-trade commencements show fewer people are starting an apprenticeship or traineeship. Show less