Environment scan 2011: training and education industry

This report identifies major workforce challenges for the Training and Education industry that will influence workforce development and particularly industry skilling decisions of businesses and individuals. The following table, Table 1, summarises the major challenges that the Training and Education industry has reported to [Innovation and Business Skills Australia] IBSA in relation to skilling and workforce development, with particular focus on the national [vocational education and training] VET system. These challenges are generally specific to the Training and Education industry but a common theme is the significant mobility and responsiveness required of VET; this need presents policy, administrative and service challenges to all who support industry skilling. This 2011 Training and Education Environment Scan (Escan) also presents an industry case study; the case study highlights the importance of, and potential success, that can be achieved when a planned approach is taken to workforce development.

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