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Facing up to Australia’s skills challenge: setting priorities and delivering results

The National Skills Policy Collaboration (Australian Industry Group, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian... Show more
The National Skills Policy Collaboration (Australian Industry Group, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian Education Union, Group Training Australia, Dusseldorp Skills Forum) has released a ten-point plan to help shape an adaptable workforce, develop a truly innovative Australian enterprise culture, and provide the high quality vocational learning Australia needs. The statement highlights ten priorities integral to improving the quality and capacity of Australia’s workforce: (1) A focus on improving the quality and increasing the number of Australians with vocational education and training (VET) qualifications which meet future industry and workforce needs; (2) The centrality of industry; (3) Improved youth engagement and attainment; (4) A crucial role for student support and for intermediaries; (5) National workforce development and existing worker strategies; (6) Genuine competency-based progression and improved apprenticeship completions; (7) A review of traineeships; (8) A public and industry investment strategy for VET; (9) A clear vision for flexible and responsive vocational education providers, and for the future of TAFE in particular; and (10) A focus on the skills needed for a low carbon economy. Show less

Corporate authors: National Skills Policy Collaboration ... [+] Show more

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Workforce development ... [+] Show more

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Facing up to Australia’s skills challenge: setting priorities and delivering results