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Download full textHall, Richard; Bretherton, Tanya; Buchanan, John – 2000
A study investigated implications of the increase in non-standard forms of employment (casual work, working through labor-hire companies, and work that is outsourced) for vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. Data sources were published statistics on growth of non-standard work; research on reasons for the growth and the business…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Biographies, Case Studies
Hall, Richard; Buchanan, John; Considine, Gillian – 2002
A major weakness in the funding base for skill development in Australia arises from a declining investment in training by key stakeholders--employers. Australia is spending less on training and creating fewer high skill jobs than comparable countries and forcing individuals to take greater financial responsibility for their own development. Forces…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Corporate Support, Developed Nations
