Australian vocational education and training: Research messages 2008. This report is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in 2008. It includes conference papers; occasional papers; and an overview of research highlights. The summaries are grouped under 5 NCVER themes: Industry and employers; Students and individuals; Teaching and learning; VET system; and VET in context. [edna]
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School spending needed in record time. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told education ministers and schools representatives to treat the rollout of the economic stimulus package like a national emergency. The Federal Government has begun its briefing on its $42 billion package, which is yet to be approved by the Senate. If it is passed unamended almost $15 billion will be spent on school maintenance and new buildings. ABC News, 6 February 2009. [School Education Headlines]
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Strong demand for training. The Productivity Places Program has resulted in a strong growth in course commencements and completions over 2008. It offers training for job seekers in areas where there are existing skill shortages. Demand has been very strong across a wide range of industries at both Certificate II and III levels. The most popular courses for job seekers have been in health and community services, education, and transport industries. [Vocational Education & Training Headlines]
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Education Dept figures on school enrolments. Abc.net.au - Sat Feb 21, 02:52 am GMT [News4Sites - Australia Education]
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