Executive summary The acronym 'STEM'(science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) frequently appears in the media, often dramatically foreshadowing an …

In Australia, the relatively low standing of vocational education and the occupations it serves
is of growing concern. This standing is held to contribute to an increased number of young …

This study contributes to the employability skills debate by investigating how students' self-
perceived 21st century skills relate to the self-perceived fit between their higher education …

Current definitions of STEM skills are inconsistent and not specific enough to inform
education and skill policies and initiatives, potentially leading to a number of …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the expectations and reality perspectives
accrued in a preliminary management course and understand if they impart and embed real …

The links between vocational qualifications and occupational destinations are weak in many
Anglophone countries, even though the explicit purpose of vocational qualifications is to …

It is commonly assumed today that education is crucial for meeting the challenges
concerning the futures of work. But education cannot make up for inadequacies in other …

Australia's vocational education and training (VET) qualifications comprise units of
competency that are bundled together in qualifications and nestled in training packages …

The digital revolution and automation are accelerating changes in the labour market and in
workplace skills, changes that are further affected by fluctuations in international and …

Internationally, Australia's tertiary education system, comprising the higher education and
vocational education and training (VET) sectors, is highly regarded, with both sectors subject …