Tag: Continuing Education
Funding shortfalls 'short-change' students
The New South Wales Teachers Federation says it is concerned students will be disadvantaged as a Hunter TAFE faculty seeks to rein in a million dollar deficit.[MORE]
My School graduates to My University
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for a new website rating Australia's universities, based on the My School site launched last month. [MORE]
Bligh promises negotiations over quick qualifications for teachers
The Queensland Government says it will negotiate with unions if it adopts a new system of teacher training for graduates with other qualifications.[MORE]
Students fed up as more international schools close
More than 2,000 international students face an uncertain future, after the collapse of another major international college.[MORE]
English language schools under threat of closure
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) says it will protect the 2,300 students affected by the possible closure of a number of English language schools across Australia.[MORE]
Education reform headaches for students
A big increase in course costs is forcing some former TAFE students to leave the new secondary system, and it seems mature age students are particularly hard hit. [MORE]
Fears training changes will cut paramedic numbers
There are concerns that a new training regime for ambulance officers will create a shortage of paramedics in Tasmania.[MORE]
College collapses tarnish Australia's reputation
The sudden closure of four private education colleges has weakened Australia's claim it provides first class education for overseas students.[MORE]
Shock as international colleges shut
Several thousand international students at four colleges in Melbourne and Sydney are in limbo after the collapse of their colleges.[MORE]
More support for young mums urged
There is a push for more to be done to help teenage girls in Tasmania who become pregnant while at school, to continue their education.[MORE]
Poor literacy 'threatens workplace safety'
The head of Australia's building union says low levels of literacy among workers is a major safety hazard in a high-risk industry.[MORE]
TAFE teachers to consider further strike action
TAFE teachers in the New South Wales south-east have vowed to take further industrial action if they fail to reach agreement with the State Government over work conditions.[MORE]
Training plan outlined
The State Government has released more details of its $47 million blueprint for Western Australia's training system.[MORE]
More funding needed to prevent early school leavers
Teachers unions and parents associations say more money and resources are needed to help reduce the number of school leavers who drop out before year ten.[MORE]
ACT to consider raising school leaving age, 'earn or learn' approach
The ACT Govt says it will put forward legislation later this year to keep students in school until they are 17, unless they are working or training.[MORE]
Premier stands firm on education reforms
The Tasmanian Premier will not be changing the model or the pace of his government's reforms of post-Year 10 education.[MORE]
Tas education chiefs visit overseas Polytechnic learning centres
Tasmania's new Polytechnic education institution has defended itself, amid concerns of a looming crisis.[MORE]
School prepares for Enterprise Park launch
Students and teachers at the Menindee Central School are preparing for the launch of the Menindee Enterprise Park and Trade Training Centre at the end of the month.[MORE]
Rural training centre to save students travelling
A new agriculture training centre to be built at a Monaro school, in south-east New South Wales, will provide vocational training for students without them having to leave the region.[MORE]
Not so fast: minimum leaving age raised
The NSW Government is planning to raise the minimum school leaving age to 17 from next year.[MORE]
Credit crunch may impact mine school student intake
The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) says the global economic downturn is likely to affect its student intake for next year.[MORE]
AG slams TAFE funding structure
The WA Auditor General has criticised the funding model for Western Australia's TAFE colleges[MORE]
Push for better wages for TAFE teachers
The Education Union is stepping up its campaign for better wages for Victoria's TAFE teachers.[MORE]
TAFE student fare reprieve
The Tasmanian Government has suspended an increase in bus fares for mature students living more than 40 kilometres from TAFE.[MORE]
Govt unveils course details
The Premier, David Bartlett, has unveiled the course guide for the new education options available to post year 10 students from next year.[MORE]
