The number of people completing an apprenticeship or traineeship in the year ending 31 December 2004 was 11 per cent higher than the number completing in the same period in 2003, according to this new set of national statistics. In the twelve months to December 2004, 139,000 people completed an apprenticeship or traineeship compared with...

The number of people undertaking a traditional apprenticeship in the trades is at its highest level since 1992. In the 12 months to September 2004, the number of traditional apprentices in-training was 132,000 and the number of people commencing a traditional apprenticeship rose strongly by 26 per cent over the year.

Vocational education and training provides a broad range of benefits, according to the initial findings of a recent nationwide survey of Indigenous Australians who undertook training in 2003. High numbers of students reported that training helped to improve their confidence/self-esteem and become more involved in their communities, as well as improving their workplace skills and...

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in Australia have significantly expanded over the past decade. This publication provides an overview of research into the VET options available to school-aged people. It also details the emerging social benefits and outcomes of undertaking recognised VET options. The challenges which face the implementation of vocational...

This report consolidates two national studies on the TAFE workforce, and on VET professionals in private and public registered training organisations. The findings have important implications for workforce planning. Within the TAFE sector, the number of teachers aged over 45 is almost double the average for the Australian workforce, and the employment status is shifting...