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Summary of VET Sector Activity in Outward Mobility
Rebecca BiazosDirector International EngagementTAFE Directors Australia
What is happening in Australia
2007 - QLD VET Sector Outward Mobility Audit
2008- VET Sector Outward Mobility pilot programs, including National Roundtable on Mobility in VET
2009- ????
QLD VET Sector Outward Mobility Audit
A small step to indentify the current activity, the barriers and the opportunities
Created a groundswell of interest and activity Provided evidence and rationale for involvement of
the sector Needed to generate buy in from providers,
regulators, students, industry, international partners http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/resources/about_us/pdf/qld_vet_o
utward_mobility.pdf
Outward Mobility Pilot Programs
Developing an OM Program Overseas Links Consortium, Thailand, Indonesia,
Vietnam, Japan and Slovak Republic.
Education Export Services, NSW
VET sector outward mobility in the water management and aquaculture sectors, Asia Pacific Region.
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Enhancing fashion design training and global learning opportunities for Australian fashion design students, Hong Kong.
Gordon Institute, VIC
Managing an OM Program
Enhancing Employment Opportunities and Learning Experiences for VET students in Western Australia, Bangladesh.
West Coast TAFE, WA
Sydney Institute and Vitus Bering University College: International Student and Teacher Exchange, Denmark.
Sydney Institute, NSW
A phased approach
Phase 1 - Preparing the Organisation Phase 2 - Developing an OM program Phase 3 - Establishing an OM program Phase 4 - Promoting/Marketing an OM program Phase 5 - Managing an OM program Phase 6 - Sustaining OM programs
Draft- For Comment
VET Sector Outward Mobility Roundtable June 2008
30 attendees from pilot programs and other leading practice providers, policy makers, faculty directors, industry skills councils
Report developed with a focus on the actions required to:– Raise Awareness of Outbound Mobility– Gain Support for Outbound Mobility– Develop Networks and Partnerships – Support Growth in Outbound Mobility
Draft- For Comment
The Outcomes
An Action Agenda with a focus on:
• funding and support
• procedures and systems development
• sector skill development and recognition
• profiling and awareness
• networks and alliances
• champions for the cause, and
• monitoring watch on related projects
What is happening around the world?
ITE Singapore
A college committed to VET Mobility Sets and Increases the target annually Subsidised Active Partnerships Different levels of mobility Active engagement of Singaporean Co.s
Global Education Network
An example of a active partnership in Australia
USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore Regular meetings Reciprocal arrangements Trainer and student exchange http://globaledunetwork.org/index.htm
Mobility in VET is more than institution to institution exchange…
In a key piece of work relating specifically to mobility in the VET sector, Kirstensen (2001) notes that
“transnational mobility describes a phenomenon which is basically a period of work experience (or work based learning) undertaken in another country.”
Kristensen recognises that this activity may take place
during studies and post study, where the individual is employed or seeking employment.
Queensland Overseas Foundation
Supports international placement and work within four years of completing vocational qualification
Supported over 100 Queenslanders to have an international experience since 1976
www.qof.org.au
An international experience changes lives
“Receiving a QOF scholarship was the start of an exciting adventure – both on a professional and personal level.”
Interior Design Graduate (2001)
“As a result of my international experience I am in a position that I truly enjoy where I am travelling and working in different places, with different people in different industries on a weekly basis.”
Control System Specialist (1998)
“My international experience made me realise that I can achieve anything…. My goal to become a General Manager is achievable and I know I can do it now – with global skills and a global outlook”
Hotel Management Trainee( 2007)
What an Australian VET mobility program looks like
Niche area – fashion, hospitality, community services, health and natural medicine
No geographic hub- everywhere and anywhere depending on the field
Industry involvement Small scale Passionate institutional champions
An industry led model for the sector…..
Global industries Fashion Tourism and
Hospitality Event management Biotechnology Renewable energy
Benefits of the approach Reduces duplication Enables smaller
providers access Builds scale Leverages industry
A Multilateral exchange and Professional Development progam
TAFE Directors Australia took part in a series of meetings in Canada and the USA May 2008
The respective peak bodies, American Association of Community Colleges, Association of Canadian Community Colleges progressed in principle the idea of a multilateral exchange and leadership program between administrators and trainers
This is significant because….. We know that programs will not succeed without an institutional champion…. If we want to be remain(be) globally competitive we need to see and understand what is happening around the globe
Some thoughts/reflections…
Can we move the agenda forward with a focus on productivity and social inclusion?
Can we benefit from increased linkages and partnerships between VET and higher ed in mobility??
How do we get industry more engaged?
Who is driving this bus??? Does it matter?
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