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What’s hot in VET for 2012?
We know you get loads of emails, copies of reports and research so just for you, here’s a summary of what’s hot in VET for 2012. Vocational Education and Training Specialists, WPAA, get you ahead of the reform in the VET sector, which is now becoming synonymous with Workforce Development.
ASQA – sign up for the newsletter for the latest info on VET regulation.
Australian VET Leaders – join via LinkedIn with nearly 700 members.
COAG – Council of Australian Government generally meets four times a year with a communiqué produced as a result of the meeting. Look out for the info from the final meeting of 2011 coming up soon.
Endeavour Awards – The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad. 2012 second round closes 11.59 am AEDT, Tuesday 20 December 2011.
Grants and tenders – The current business environment is changing rapidly and with it so are strategies to help you grow and maintain market share.
Knight Review – The government supports in principle all of Mr Knight’s recommendations, however some recommendations will be modified in places to enhance the performance of the Australian education sector and to better safeguard the integrity of the visa system. The majority of the stage two Knight Review changes are proposed to be implemented by mid-2012 with some other changes proposed to commence in early 2013.
NBN Enabled Education and Skills Services Program – The NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services (NBN-EESS) Program is a new Australian Government initiative aimed at supporting the development and trialing of online education and skills services that take advantage of the high speed broadband connections being made available through the National Broadband Network (NBN). It is expected that finalised program guidelines will be released and the call for proposals announced during November 2011.
Queensland Jobs and Skills package – The Australian Government in partnership with the Queensland Government has announced $83 million in funding for the Queensland Natural Disasters Jobs and Skills Package.
Recognition of Prior Learning – an opt out – not opt in approach to RPL transforms the way clients and practitioners think about RPL with innovative methodologies including online RPL.
Skills Australia – Scenarios for Australia to 2025 – upcoming webinar
Skills for All (SA reform) – RTOs must apply to become a Skills for All training provider by completing the online application form which will be available soon. The Skills for All Subsidised Training list will also be featured here at the same time. Start your preparation now by building an RTO capability statement against the selection criteria.
Skills Victoria – changes to VET fee and funding arrangements for 2012; Victorian training market reports.
The role of VET in workforce development: a story of conflicting expectations
VET Outbound Mobility – The VET Outbound Mobility Program provides funding for VET students and staff to undertake an international study or work placement.
Workforce Development – As we look towards 2012, funding, innovation, productivity, regional development, sustainability, and workforce development strategies are ‘hot’ from an enterprise, government and industry perspective.
Workplace English Language Literacy – The main aim of the WELL Program is to assist organisations to train workers in English language, literacy and numeracy skills.
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