TY - Report AU - Francesca Beddie AU - Mette Creaser AU - Jo Hargreaves AU - et al. PY - 2014 T1 - Readiness to meet demand for skills: a study of five growth industries PB - National Centre for Vocational Education Research DO - https://doi.org/APO-41669 UR - https://apo.org.au/node/41669 AB - Overview: This study considers issues pertinent to ensuring the Australian education and training system can respond to emerging skills demand in the following industries: food and agriculture; biotechnology and pharmaceuticals; advanced manufacturing; mining equipment, technology and services; and oil and gas. The report finds a widening gap between education and skills demand and highlights the crucial role of employees in developing a skilled workforce, as well as calling for a shift in thinking about the way skills are generated. ER -