The Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has announced plans for a new national skills agency that would undertake skills forecasts and develop workforce plans.
In a speech last week in Perth, Mr Albanese (pictured) outlined the first of what is intended to be a number of vision statements aimed at resetting Labor’s...
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CCA conference to feature advocacy practitioners with a “how to” get the attention of government
The CCA annual conference – unfolding in Brisbane on 18-19-20 November – will feature two renowned Australian advocacy specialists, who will give participants a set of “how to” guidelines and techniques to get the attention of governments.
Neil Pharaoh (pictured) and Angus Crowther from Spark Strategy will present both a keynote address and run...
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Community College Northern Inland celebrates Inverell student achievements
The Community College Northern Inland college campus at Inverell recently celebrated the achievements of more than 40 students at their annual presentation night.
CCA Policy Manager Evelyn Goodwin and Inverell Shire Council Mayor Paul Harmon were keynote speakers at the graduation on 24 October. Attendees included Community College...
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Victorian Government supports TAFE-community provider partnerships
The Victorian State Government has committed $500,000 to a unique partnership between Chisholm TAFE in the Mornington Peninsula and “Learn Local” – not-for-profit community education providers.
Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education, Gayle Tierney announced the initiative – which will also be delivered at SuniTAFE – will see additional support...
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ASQA Acting Chief Commissioner message to VET sector
Ms Saxon Rice, the Acting Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority), recently released a communication to the VET sector.
“As Acting Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of ASQA, I want to ensure that we maintain a strong and productive relationship with the Australian VET sector....
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In times of change learners inherit the earth – Brisbane conference update
“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”
This quote from the late moral and social philosopher Eric Hoffer personifies the approach that Community Colleges Australia (CCA) takes in putting together this year’s
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