On Friday, 21st February, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) released Opportunity and Productivity: Towards a Tertiary Harmonisation Roadmap, outlining 19 recommendations to better align Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education.
In the report’s foreword, Commissioners Professor Barney Glover AO and Special Advisor Professor Peter Dawkins AO emphasised that harmonisation is not about merging or integrating the two sectors but rather enhancing collaboration while preserving their unique strengths.
The roadmap proposes a collaborative approach between the Commonwealth, states, territories, industry, and tertiary providers to develop and implement a more connected, efficient, and responsive tertiary system.
For more details, read the full report.