Megan felt that apprentice wages are a fairly significant disincentive to undertaking an apprenticeship. Many young people have aspirational parents who have pushed them to university and Megan felt this is linked to the 40% drop out rate at the end of 1st year Uni.
Q: what form of flexibility is most valued by industry?
Megan responded that the type of flexibility varies, but generally industry does not want large blocks of training, and for VET to be more adaptable in deconstructing and reconstructing learning pathways as needed.
Judy was asked how do you achieve that?
Do the things that the system is already doing, but more: listen to what industry clients need, taking learning to the workplace, do onsite delivery in workplace, ensure training is applied to learner’s role in workplace through projects etc.
Time for coffee and scones!