Skilling for tomorrow

This paper provides a summary of research and discussion on the future world of work, drawing out points relevant to the theme of the 26th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' - Skilling for tomorrow. It explores the drivers changing the world of work, the skills we're predicted to need in the future and what this means for training. The paper aims to encourage conversations and discussions on the question of your role in skilling for tomorrow. Given that the vocational education and training (VET) sector provides students with the skills they need...  [+] Show more

This paper provides a summary of research and discussion on the future world of work, drawing out points relevant to the theme of the 26th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' - Skilling for tomorrow. It explores the drivers changing the world of work, the skills we're predicted to need in the future and what this means for training. The paper aims to encourage conversations and discussions on the question of your role in skilling for tomorrow. Given that the vocational education and training (VET) sector provides students with the skills they need to get a job or change jobs, the Fourth Industrial Revolution will change VET too. This will require new thinking by governments, training providers, employers and students.

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