Skill ecosystems are defined as regional or sectoral social formations in which human
capability is developed and deployed for productive purposes (Finegold 1999). Their basic …

It is commonly assumed today that education is crucial for meeting the challenges
concerning the futures of work. But education cannot make up for inadequacies in other …

The authors look at the roles that vocations, vocational streams and productive capabilities
can play in improving links between mid-level qualifications and occupational outcomes …

Labour mobility describes the flow of workers between jobs. It reflects the freedom of
workers to use their skills wherever opportunities exist. In this context, some employers see …

The employment landscape for new graduates is increasingly challenging due to rapid
changes in automation and globalisation, coupled with softening labour markets arising from …

Executive summary This report has been prepared as part of the National Centre for
Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Consortium Research Program: Vocations: the …

Executive summary This report and the accompanying support document are part of a three-
year project entitled Vocations: the link between post-compulsory education and the labour …

A prevailing assumption in labour market policy is that workers have a powerful incentive to
acquire new skills and qualifications, as this should lead to higher wages. However, the …

Unions' strength and identity is determined primarily by the extent to which they can nurture
effective solidarity amongst wage earners in general and between networks of unions in …

The role of educational institutions in fostering vocations Gavin Moodie RMIT University The
views and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author/ project team and do …