Vocational graduates are more likely to get a job and to be better paid than university graduates, writes Jenny Dodd. It’s fair to say that for many years, probably decades, vocational education and training has had an image problem in Australia. This became even more apparent when university entrance became more accessible for more families.Continue Reading »
‘P-TECH Australia Courses Prepare Students for Occupations of the Future’- The Australian
The Australian – August 29, 2018: This innovative model deserves to be widely adopted As a nation, we need to deliver on the promise that our children, regardless of wealth or background, are entitled to every educational opportunity possible to help them reach their full potential. Advancing an innovative workforce in an age of rapidContinue Reading »
‘P-TECH Australia skills’ – The Geelong Independent
The Geelong Independent – August 30, 2018: Industries across Geelong recognise Newcomb Secondary College’s P-TECH Australia Program for its innovative curriculum. The program offers a tertiary qualification and genuine workplace experience for students in years 10 to 12. Key Geelong organisations are partners, providing one-on-one mentoring and project-based training. P-TECH Australia is introduced to studentsContinue Reading »
APpeTite program kick-starts Ruby’s career
Ruby Stanley is from the Yirrganydji tribe of Townsville, North Queensland. While 20-year-old Ruby currently lives in Pakenham, Victoria, her family ensures she maintains a close connection with her culture by sharing stories, teaching her parts of the language, and showing her how to play Aboriginal musical instruments among other things. After finishing high school,Continue Reading »
‘Trades Tap Into Technology’ – Townsville Bulletin
Townsville Bulletin – August 28, 2018: Here in Townsville, our hardworking trade professionals drive our local economy. A wealth of regional infrastructure programs and growth in the resources sector has put our skilled workforce back in action. This has driven increased demand for apprentices, which creates excellent employment opportunities for our region’s young people. “SomeContinue Reading »
‘TAFE Sells Skills Message – Pay Comparable with Uni Grads’ – Sunday Tasmanian
Sunday Tasmanian – August 26, 2018: TASTAFE chief Jenny Dodd is ramping up the education debate, using National Skills Week as a platform to urge students to explore career options through vocational education and training. A 2017 report by the Skilling Australia Foundation found there were “myths” regarding vocational education and that many students wereContinue Reading »
‘Building a Foundation for a Boom’ – NorthEastern Weekly
NorthEastern Weekly – August 22, 2018: Adelaide’s promise of a robust defence industry rides on the back of contractors being able to draw from a pool of skilled trade workers. St Patrick’s Technical College principal Danny Deptula says without a pipeline of electricians, technicians, metal workers, plumbers, mechanics and coders, the multi-billion dollar defence contractsContinue Reading »
‘Hackerspace workshops teach students skills for the future’ – The Burnie Advocate
The Burnie Advocate – August 14, 2018: The advanced manufacturing industry may one day benefit from a technology workshop hosted at North-West Coast schools on Monday. The University of Tasmania partnered with Launceston-based technology education company Bitlink to deliver workshops teaching students about different technologies in innovative industries. On Monday, students at Burnie and Parklands highContinue Reading »
‘Aussie Benz apprentices land US scholarship’ – Go Auto News
Three Mercedes-Benz apprentices off to US on three-day auto skills scholarship Go Auto News – August 9, 2018: Three young automotive apprentices working for Australian Mercedes-Benz dealerships have been granted a scholarship to travel to the United States for a cultural and career development tour that has been funded by the Institute for Workplace Skills andContinue Reading »
‘On the job learning, but at school’ – Yass Tribune
Yass Tribune – August 8, 2018: More than 30 NSW students from 27 high schools joined around 500 of Australia’s skilled young tradespeople and other secondary school students to compete in 2018 Skills Show Australia in Sydney in June, with 11 NSW students recognised for their outstanding skills. Their subjects covered automotive, business services, commercialContinue Reading »
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