Enriching teachers’ knowledge of language and culture
19 March 2012
More than 180 languages teachers have improved their knowledge and skills through intensive study overseas, with the Australian Government’s help.
Professional Standards for Australian career development practitioners
1 March 2012
Australia’s career development practitioners now have a fully operational set of professional standards, with the support of the Australian Government.
Fair Work Act Review Panel releases background paper
18 January 2011
The Fair Work Act Review Panel has released a background paper and announced the timing for the review’s submission process.
Department announces winners of 2012 Scholarships for Career Advisers
09 November 2011
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has released the names of 106 people who have won the 2012 Scholarships for Career Advisers.
Australia’s school students = MCG x 18
22 September 2011
If all Australia students lined up one arm’s length apart, they would reach over 3000 kilometres from Melbourne to Darwin and would fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground more than 18 times.
Young Australians consume new magazine
20 September 2011
A new magazine promoting positive body image has reached over 300 schools in Queensland and is now available online thanks to $16 400 in Australian Government funding.
New resource to help young people entering the workforce
08 September 2011
A new online resource has been released by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to help inform young people of their rights and obligations under the Fair Work Act and assist them with any employment issues.
Research reveals uneven national skills supply and demand picture
23 February 2011
New research released today shows Australia’s skills supply and demand picture remains patchy.
Department welcomes Auditor General’s report into the Digital Education Revolution Program
17 February 2011
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations today welcomed the Auditor General’s report into the Digital Education Revolution (DER) Program.
Auditor General’s report into the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program
2 February 2011
The independent report has recognised the suitability of the program to increase the opportunities for students in achieving Year 12 or an equivalent qualification and help address skill shortages in traditional trades and emerging industries across the nation.
Reporting structure and cost data released
21 January 2011
A national reporting structure featuring consistent definitions for projects completed under the Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) program was released today by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.