With the conclusion of National Skills Week (August, 27th to September 2nd, 2018) the message “Real Skills for Real Careers” as the focus for 2018.  We’re ecstatic to finally see a positive focus on the Vocational training sector. Vocational Education & Training or VET at it is commonly referred to, provides opportunities for training for anyone who doesn’t wish to go to university, across a variety of industry sectors. However, it must be noted that a VET training can lead to further pathway career studies or even a University degree. The Government’s Vision is to “raise the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australian’s to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential and how they can contribute to a successful modern economy”. For years now, apprenticeships, traineeships and other vocational courses had a stigma of being a “lesser qualification” than a University Degree.  The Government’s Mission for the sector is to articulate and advocate – “learning by doing is an important as academic learning”.  To showcase examples of the many pathways to success and to dispel some of the out-dated myths often associated with vocational education and training. Hallelujah!  What a fantastic outcome.  We consider this change in attitude … Continue reading Learning by doing, Vocational Training