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Where is qualification reform up to? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last week in the TDA newsletter we shared the Skills Ministers’ communique which included a brief update on Qualifications Reform. Today in the TDA newsletter we will
The Accord proposes new institutions – TAFE fulfills some of that brief – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The Australian Universities Accord final report recommends establishing new institutions in tertiary education. Some of those new institutions might be smaller new specialist universities. However,
TAFE Centres of Excellence an essential piece in the Accord puzzle – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last Tuesday I was on a panel at the Universities Australia Solutions Summit 2024 on the topic, Future Workforce and Skills. The keynote address that
TAFE is synonymous with equity – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The Universities Accord Final Report was released yesterday. It begins with a vision statement titled, a National Tertiary Education Objective. That objective defines tertiary education
Qualified educators no longer need to do the full Cert IV – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The Department of Workplace Relations and Employment (DEWR) is to be commended for bringing forward changes to the new RTO Standards that should improve the
Resetting the VET market – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last week was an important week as Minister O’Connor introduced legislation into the Parliament to “improve the integrity of the nation’s vocational education and training
And there is more! – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
If you read my piece last week, you’ll know that this week is about the next five big-ticket national agenda items for 2024.
Setting the scene for 2024 – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
2024 will be another big year for TAFE and vocational education. 2023 was largely a year of planning and agreement signing with early introduction of
Celebrating another year – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
As we enter the last working week of 2023, I reflect on what a big year it has been. This year has delivered significant wins.
TDA networks and their role in supporting a national response – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
As we draw to the end of the year, I want to publicly thank those members of the national TAFE workforce (including our dual sector
Recognising the skills of learners should be easy – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Two Fridays ago at the NSW VET symposium, the three student speakers were asked if there was one piece of advice they would give about
VET opens doors to women and careers – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Despite its somewhat convoluted title, the VET Student Outcomes – Top 100 Courses – VET National Data Asset (VNDA) report released in the last couple of weeks
Language is important – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Throughout the University Accord Panel’s deliberations there have been numerous conversations about language. The Accord Panel is very aware that higher education and vocational education
An important new book on tertiary education policy – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last Thursday in Melbourne it was exciting to be part of the launch of Rethinking Tertiary Education: Building on the work of Peter Noonan. This book
Where to now with the Universities Accord? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
On Wednesday 18 October nearly one thousand people registered to be part of TDA’s online half day conference Linkages: One tertiary education system. This was a pretty
TAFE Centres of Excellence part of the National Skills Agreement – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
As discussed last week, an important change in the new National Skills Agreement from previous agreements is the focus on national priorities and national responsiveness.
NSA a different approach to previous national skills agreements – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last Tuesday TDA welcomed Minister O’Connor’s announcement regarding the National Skills Agreement (NSA). The TDA media release in response is on the TDA website.
Higher apprenticeships part of creating industry relevant training – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
This week we continue our discussion of the initiatives coming from the Employment White Paper. The Employment White Paper can be accessed here.