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The Hon John Barilaro MP to open CCA Annual Conference

Wjohnbarilaro-resizee are very pleased to announce that The Hon John Barilaro, MP, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, will be opening our Annual Conference on Wednesday 19 October 2016. Mr Barilaro will kickstart two days of expert presentations and discussions on the present and...
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Profitability and the private for-profit Australian VET sector

In his latest post, CCA CEO Dr Don Perlgut examines the profitability of the private, for-profit VET sector, particularly in light of the recent announcement of the massive profit of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Dr Perlgut’s article points out that there are virtually no “for-profit” institutions in the Australian schools sector, and...
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Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Human Services

Don Perlgut, CEO, responds to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Human Services, focusing on the implications of promoting competition in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, with particular attention to the implications for community education providers. CCA strongly believes that further privatisation of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector – implied in...
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NCVER data shows that community education remains an integral part of the Australian VET system

NCVER data shows that community education remains an integral part of the Australian VET system
A just-released report from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER), entitled VET Provider Market Structures: History, Growth and Change, provides up-to-date numbers on why community education still matters to Australian vocational education. CCA summarises this report in our website “Comment” section, including three data tables. During 2014, the community VET sector...
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CCA’s Innovation Contest – Entries now open

CCA’s Innovation Contest – Entries now open
Community Colleges Australian (CCA) has announced the opening of entries for its first-ever Innovation Contest for the "best innovative community education project". The contest is taking place in conjunction with CCA's annual Conference, to be held in Sydney from 18 to 20 October 2016. Prize-giving will take place at the Conference Gala Dinner on...
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The Importance of Membership in a Peak VET Industry Association

Active membership in a peak vocational education and training (VET) industry association has been made a requirement by the NSW Government in order to participate in its Smart and Skilled program. Industry association membership is essential in order to “meet industry accountabilities for quality and responsiveness to student needs.” “As the peak national body representing community-owned...
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