Unemployment rate on upwards trend. The unemployment rate data published this morning shows a not surprising continuing rise in the unemployment rate. The headline rate is 5.2%, up from 4.8% a month ago, and a low of 3.9% last year. It is well to remember that this is still a very low unemployment rate, but the worrying issue is that…
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Australian vocational education and training: Research messages 2008. This report is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in 2008. It includes conference papers; occasional papers; and an overview of research highlights. The summaries are grouped under 5 NCVER themes: Industry and employers; Students and individuals; Teaching and learning; VET system;…
Unit pricing iPhone app. The ACCC recommended that all supermarkets provide unit pricing for goods that would allow consumers to compare the price per unit for, say, toilet paper, to the price per 4, 6, 8 or 12 pack. I’m not sure what happened to that policy but in the meantime an iPhone app has appeared that does just that.…
Why Google Sync Users Need Spanning Sync. Today Google released Google Sync for iPhone, which we're very excited about. It provides over-the air synchronization of calendars and contacts between your iPhone and Google. But it has a few limitations, including the fact that it makes your iPhone stop syncing contacts and calendars with your Mac. So what does this mean…
School spending needed in record time. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told education ministers and schools representatives to treat the rollout of the economic stimulus package like a national emergency. The Federal Government has begun its briefing on its $42 billion package, which is yet to be approved by the Senate. If it is passed unamended almost $15 billion…
Strong demand for training. The Productivity Places Program has resulted in a strong growth in course commencements and completions over 2008. It offers training for job seekers in areas where there are existing skill shortages. Demand has been very strong across a wide range of industries at both Certificate II and III levels. The most popular courses for job seekers…
Education Dept figures on school enrolments. Abc.net.au - Sat Feb 21, 02:52 am GMT [News4Sites - Australia Education]
School not the key to workplace success. Thecourier.com.au - Mon Jan 19, 06:09 pm GMT [News4Sites - Australia Education]
Help to cover university costs. Thecourier.com.au - Mon Jan 19, 06:10 pm GMT [News4Sites - Australia Education]