July 12, 2014
THE current vocational education marketisation policies are nothing more than crude, blunt and ineffectual procurement policies. This is most clearly seen in Victoria and South Australia, but is evident in every state. Those governments use market signals — an increase in public funding for particular qualifications — to increase provision in some areas. And then […]
November 25, 2013
Latest funding cuts damage industry and employment The latest round of funding cuts to the Victorian Training Guarantee funding model are bad for business and work opportunities for young people, says VECCI. “Despite the State Government having undertaken to discuss proposals for further changes to the training system with business and industry, it appears that […]
November 20, 2013
The State Government has done it again; this time they have cut school students from accessing funding for traineeships (unless it’s through a school endorsement). So what do you think Mr Napthine, all students are going to go on to get a university degree?? Victoria tweaks training system again The Victorian government says employers […]
November 17, 2013
Brisbane woman’s death linked to salmonella outbreak on Melbourne Cup day…Eggs thought to be responsible! This goes to show how easy it is for customers to get very sick or even die… http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/19828724/brisbane-womans-death-linked-to-salmonella-outbreak-on-melbourne-cup-day/
May 15, 2013
VICTORIA has soured its $200 million TAFE sweetener by cutting $20m from apprentices’ incentive payments. The cut to the Apprentice Trade Bonus, announced in yesterday’s state budget, removes two $250 payments to traditional trade apprentices in their first year of training. Opposition skills spokesman Steve Herbert said the cut was unexpected and would hurt. “Apprenticeship […]
May 14, 2013
Source: http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/Home.asp Young Australians can get a head start with their careers by beginning an Australian Apprenticeship while still working towards their senior secondary school certificate. Australian School-based Apprenticeships are a great career option, allowing young Australians to commence training for a vocational qualification and earn a wage while completing their senior secondary certificate. What is […]
May 2, 2013
Find a job, Jenny Macklin tells single parents whose benefits are being slashed by: PIA AKERMAN and MILANDA ROUT Source: The Australian FAMILIES Minister Jenny Macklin has urged single parents whose benefits have been slashed from today to find a job and show their children a strong work ethic. Tighter restraints on the parenting payment […]
March 16, 2013
Now is the ideal time to make a start on gaining new skills, or upgrading your existing skills, to help you get the job you want. Source: Vocational Education and Training The Victorian Training Guarantee is making vocational education and training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want […]