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As clear as mud: defining vocational education and training
In this paper it is argued that neither a simple definition of vocational education and training (VET) nor qualific ... Show more
Conference name: TAFE Governance and Regulations Forum
Date: 2011
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania
Resource type: Conference paper
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Finance ... [+] Show more
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Will we run out of young men?: implications of the ageing of the population for the trades in Australia
The ageing society has been attracting the attention of policy makers in Australia and in many other countries. Thi ... Show more
Date: 2007
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Subjects: Workforce development; Policy; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
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The factors affecting the educational and occupational aspirations of young Australians
The authors examine factors that influence young people’s plans to complete Year 12, their aspirations to commence ... Show more
Date: 2014
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Series name: LSAY research report
Subjects: Youth; Career development; Culture and society ... [+] Show more
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Second-chance vocational education and training
The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which vocational education and training (VET) is providing in ... Show more
Date: 2008
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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Opinion pieces 2012
Six opinion pieces were released in 2012: (1) 'Shaken not stirred' by Leesa Wheelahan (released 18 January); (2) 'R ... Show more
Date: 2012
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Series name: NCVER opinion pieces
Subjects: Industry; Labour market; Students ... [+] Show more
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Can school characteristics influence university entrance scores?
This article examines the importance of schools relative to individual characteristics in explaining Tertiary Entra ... Show more
Date: 2014
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania
Resource type: Article
Journal title: Australian economic review
Subjects: Students; Providers of education and training; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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How much do tradespersons really earn?
A popular view is that tradespersons' earnings compare favourably with those with university education. This view i ... Show more
Date: 2015
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania
Resource type: Article
Journal title: Australian journal of labour economics
Subjects: Income; Outcomes; Employment ... [+] Show more
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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Vocational education and training (VET) has been seen to be an important element of school education for some time ... Show more
Date: 2008
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Series name: NCVER occasional paper
Subjects: Apprenticeship; Traineeship; Policy ... [+] Show more
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Educational outcomes of young Indigenous Australians
Improved educational outcomes are seen as a key lever for addressing the disadvantage faced by Indigenous Australia ... Show more
Date: 2015
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Subjects: Indigenous people; Youth; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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Workforce planning for the resources and infrastructure industry
In this conference paper, it is argued that workforce planning should be built on an understanding of how the labou ... Show more
Conference name: Resources and Infrastructure Industry Skills Council national conference
Date: 2007
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia
Resource type: Conference paper
Subjects: Workforce development; Labour market; Industry ... [+] Show more