Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Impetus and Impact: Research that Challenges and Shapes VET Policy and Practice
As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kangan Report, our
conference theme calls for a reflective and forward-looking dialogue on
the role of vocational education and training (VET) in shaping our
economic and social landscapes, especially in the context of a more
integrated tertiary sector. This theme is a call to action for
educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to share
insights, challenges, and innovations. It celebrates research as a
catalyst for significant educational and workforce development outcomes,
offering a bridge from historical milestones to future aspirations. In
celebrating the legacy of the Kangan Report, which championed rigorous
research and academic distinction, we delve into the symbiotic
relationship between empirical evidence and its practical
implementation. This examination is particularly crucial to foster a
more nuanced, evidence-driven understanding of vocational learning's
potential to shape futures that acknowledges the unique characteristics
and demands of VET