By Nicholas Wyman A young automotive technician who launched her career at Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Airport is in the United States this week as the recipient of an International Scholarship organised by the Skilling Australia Foundation. Ellearn Savvidis, a 20-year-old third-year apprentice has always been interested in the automotive sector. “I grew up around cars, motorbikes,Continue Reading »
‘Level playing field – if jobs count, then VET has the numbers’ – VDC News, Online
But there’s a mismatch between public perceptions of VET and the facts about what VET delivers Australia is lucky to have an innovative, active organisation like Skilling Australia Foundation, firmly focused as it is on the benefits VET brings to young Australians and the national economy. The Foundation is a determined advocate for VET, asContinue Reading »
‘Smart lessons from America’ – Manufacturers’ Monthly, National
While the number of manufacturing courses available to Australian-based students has steadily declined over the past six years, Steven Impey takes an in-depth look at how America is influencing the future of Australia’s education system. WHEN deciding what future generations of manufacturers should be learning in school, at TAFE, or even inside the halls ofContinue Reading »
‘Vocational education provides viable future’ – Townsville Bulletin, Townsville
A NEW report published by the Skilling Australia Foundation, Perceptions are not reality: myths, realities and the critical role of vocational education and training in Australia, has provided further evidence of the value of vocational education and training (VET). Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, has welcomed the release of the report,Continue Reading »
‘Pathway to the Future’ – Caboolture Shire Herald, Brisbane
Vocational Studies Open Many Doors. Caption Text: Year 12 student Thomas Raptis is still weighing up his post high-school options, but says skills such as communication learned through VET studies will keep him in good stead.SCHOOL students are encouraged to obtain a vocational qualification before graduating to tertiary study. Regardless of whether the student wantedContinue Reading »
‘VET’s the Best Bet – Not Uni’ – Advertiser, Adelaide
04 February 2017 Try out a potential career with a cheaper, shorter course. Lauren Ahwan discovers STUDENTS enrolling in a university course to test out a career path should instead choose vocational education. Nicholas Wyman, author of Job U, says the VET sector is far better than university for those still unsure about their future.Continue Reading »
‘A Successful Year for Newcomb Secondary College’
| Wed 13 December 2016 | Last night Skilling Australia Foundation Chairman Fred Maddern had the pleasure of attending the Newcomb Secondary College 2016 Awards Evening at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. School Principal, Phil Honeywell’s address summed up 2016 as a year full of achievements and growth for Newcomb, with aContinue Reading »
Nicholas Wyman an ‘inspirational Australian’ in book celebrating Churchill Fellows
In a new book marking the 50th Anniversary of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, acclaimed author Dr Penelope Hanley catalogues the history of the trust and profiles some of the inspirational Fellows highlighting the great contribution they have made to Australia. Nicholas Wyman, CEO of the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation, is one ofContinue Reading »
Campus Review – Rhetoric around youth unemployment must change
Campus Review is an Australasian newspaper dedicated to reporting higher education and vocational education and training issues. A subscription-based publication published online. Interview with Nicholas Wyman. Listen here: