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Approaches to research priorities for policy: A comparative study
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_Diana Wilkinson_
This paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2223.html
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Higher education in TAFE: Research overviews
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_Gavin Moodie, Leesa Wheelahan, Stephen Billett, Ann Kelly_
Five research overviews have been developed to accompany a research report on this issue; these are 'Research overview on Status', 'Research overview: Implications for Teachers', 'Research overview: Implications for Staff Development', 'Research overview: Implications for Public Policy', 'Research overview: Implications for TAFE Managers'.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2189.html
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Work-life issues and participation in education and training
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_Natalie Skinner_
Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, this report examines how work-life pressures influence individuals', particularly low-paid workers, engagement in education and training.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2216.html
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What's wrong with a career in hospitality? An examination of student choice
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_Simon Hamm_
The preference of students to choose a career in events management over hospitality despite low demand in the former is the focus of this paper.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2217.html
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Students' suggestions for improving their vocational education and training
experience
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_Josie Misko, Suellen Priest_
An analysis of student responses in the national Student Outcome Survey provides suggestions for how the vocational education and training (VET) system could be improved.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2202.html
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Australian vocational education and training statistics: Outcomes from the
Productivity Places Program, 2009
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_NCVER_
Information is presented in this publication about the outcomes for students who completed their vocational education and training (VET) under the Productivity Places Program (PPP) during 2008.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2220.html
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