What can we learn from the Australian approach to apprenticeships in schools?
The disruption to the provision of training as a result of Covid-19 is an opportunity for policy makers and training providers to revisit the UK’s…
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Austrade partners with @FutureLearn to launch global ‘Study with Australia’ initiative
‘Study with Australia’ to open doors to education globally The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has partnered with social learning platform, FutureLearn.com to provide…
FutureLearn launches first suite of microcredentials with leading universities in UK, US and Australia
@FutureLearn launches #MicroCredentials with six global partners Seven new microcredentials are now available on FutureLearn.com, the leading social learning platform. This first suite of microcredentials…
SERC Students Join Global Response for Australian Wildlife
Students from one of SERC’s Access to University courses recently began using their tutorial time to create upcycled products in a bid to help Australian…
Barking & Dagenham College students raise money for Australian Wildlife Rescue
Childcare students who have been deeply moved by the bush fires in Australia decided to raise money to help injured and displaced animals. So they…
The challenges of apprenticeship expansion in England, the USA and Australia
#SkillsWorld – Apprenticeship schemes in new sectors especially fraught and may put #apprenticeship ‘brand’ at risk New research by Dr Johann Fortwengel and Professor Howard…
How Australia’s vocational education and training #VET sector is delivering skilled workers for a stronger economy
What an AELP delegation learnt Down Under Last month, AELP led a UK skills delegation to Australia sponsored by NCFE and with valuable assistance on…
The privatisation of vocational education in Australia has been an “abject failure”
Australian National Skills Week highlights urgent need for more TAFE funding In the framework of the Australian National Skills Week, held from 26 August –…
New vision for post-compulsory education in Australia
Monash Commission recommends new model for tertiary education for all Australians. Among them are the introduction of a universal learning entitlement, supported by income contingent…
Northern Ireland Schoolboy squads announced for U16 and U18 games against Australia
Good luck to South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Sport student, Jake Corbett as he prepares to play Australia for the…