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Stephen Conway, CEO of TasTAFE, presents at the Skills Tasmania Conference 2013, addressing the need for change in Tasmania's vocational education and training sector. He discusses various factors driving change such as the Global Financial Crisis, shifts in the international student market, and the evolution of a demand-driven higher education sector. Key elements include enhancing relationships with Skills Tasmania, refining system leadership, and improving foundational skills. Conway outlines what will and will not change, emphasizing the importance of a skilled workforce for economic and social progress.
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No TAFE is an Island Presentation to Skills Tasmania Conference 2013 Stephen Conway, CEO TasTAFE
Why do we need change • What we will change • What we wont change
Why change? • The Global Financial Crisis • The down turn in the inbound international student market • A new Tertiary orientation • A demand driven Higher Education Sector • National Reform (COAG) • The establishment of ASQA • Trade Training Centres • The National Broadband Network From Virginia Simmon’s Review into the role and function of Tasmania’s public sector VET providers
What we will change “Tasmania has a system of publicly subsidised training and workforce development that continually develops a skilled and productive workforce and delivers economic and social progress.” (Vision from Training and Workforce Development Bill, 2013)
What we will change • Relationship with Skills Tasmania • Approach to system leadership • Relationship with University • Approach to foundation skills • Organisational structure • Size and scope