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12 Jul 2024
New NCVER data release: Government-funded students and courses 2023
According to the recent National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) release, an estimated 7.1 per cent of the Australian resident population aged 15 to 64 years participated in government-funded VET in 2023. Over the five years from 2019 to 2023, student numbers increased by 9.2 per cent to 1,256,365.
The release summarises data about students, programs, subjects, and training providers in Australia’s government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system. It includes information from TAFE institutes, other government providers such as universities, private providers, and community education providers that receive government funding.
New employment data shows SMEs struggling
The latest Wave 64 SME Sentiment Tracker reported that small and medium enterprise employment declined. The data was collected from 19 June to 3 July.
Both revenue and sentiment continued the decline that commenced in early 2024. Accordingly, many SMEs are facing significant challenges that impact not only their financial well-being but also their health and personal relationships. As reported last month, recruitment data is at the lowest levels recorded over the past 12 months, and hence, we can continue to expect unemployment to rise soon.
The full report is here.
NCVER Webinar: Skills anticipation systems and their role in informing New Qualifications and Competencies in VET
NCVER is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 14 August, 1.30-2.30 pm AEST. This webinar focuses on the role that skills anticipation systems play in understanding the need for new qualifications and competencies (NQC). It draws on work NCVER was engaged in with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and provides examples of how Australia and other countries are dealing effectively with the challenges of ensuring our training systems are prepared for current and emerging jobs in the new economy.
Home Affairs Webinar: Hiring International Graduates
Next Thursday, 18 July, the Department of Home Affairs is hosting a webinar on visa options for hiring international graduates, including discussing temporary graduate and skilled visas. It is designed to help employers navigate the visa options and requirements for hiring international students. The session will cover:
• Temporary graduate visa – Subclass 485
• Employer-sponsored visas
• Migration Strategy and upcoming changes
• Migrant worker reforms
For more information or to register: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1252870
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