How Chinese young people embrace vocational education
China has attached great importance to the development of vocational education in recent years. Find out how Chinese young people embrace skills training at vocational schools. For more information, please…
Training the key to skills shortage
THE automotive industry is facing the most serious skills shortage in its history, ravaged by diminished apprentice intake, COVID and business contraction. In its manifesto that highlighted the needs of…
Students “in limbo” during two-year wait for Australia visas
These students say they are “in limbo” as Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, which oversees immigration, refuses to provide a clear timeline of when students can expect to hear the…
What are the challenges facing Australia’s medical workforce crisis?
The health and welfare workforces deliver various services through Australia's private and public organisations. However, there is an imbalance in the system as the extent of services delivered is way…
Vocational education: Change negative mindset
There is a narrative that has been around for a while tagging technical/vocational education as a last resort after one fails to advance in formal education. The other was that…
NZ brings forward reopening to students, changes post-study work rights
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that from July 31st all visitors will be able to enter the country, and that international students will be able to apply for visas. She…
London universities plan “leading” international strategy
“Where London leads; I have no doubt the rest of the country will follow,” was the message from Chris Skidmore, former minister of state for universities, speaking to representatives from…
Message from the CEO (25 April 2022)
Message from the CEO We welcome you to our April edition of the VET sector magazine. We are pleased to announce that we will be releasing a new version of…
Blended learning – The best of online and offline learning
Blended learning is a teaching approach that combines both online and offline learning. It offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility and convenience of online learning, combined with…
Interview with Forensic Auditor and CEO of VETPrep Australia – Alex Schroder
Alex is Australia's leading VET Compliance Specialist, Forensic Auditor, and the CEO of VETPrep Australia. With qualifications Law, Commerce, Marketing, Management, Business, Quality Assurance and Strategic Leadership, Alex's expertise is…