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With the end of the year around the corner, it’s time to start reflecting on 2022 so we can launch into 2023 with a clear idea of what we want to achieve and how to go about it. To help see what was important to those of you within our Practical Outcomes’ early childhood education […]

Your first day of a new role in the workplace, let alone an entirely new career, can see you experience the full range of emotions. From nervousness to excitement, uncertainty to pride and everything in between.     To help you feel prepared before your first day of a new job in early childhood education […]

If you’re thinking about studying a new course in early childhood education and care, you might have some questions on your mind. These might be specific questions like how long will my course take? or more abstract questions like will I be able to do it?     Being informed can make you feel a […]

Working in early childhood education is just like babysitting, right? This myth along with plenty of others can give people an incorrect idea about what a career in early childhood education has to offer — and its important role in communities.     If you’ve heard rumours that are stopping you from wanting to pursue […]

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are developed with the specific goal of employment in mind, and with high job demand in early childhood education and care, there has never been a better time to discover what vocational training has to offer. Making sure your training prepares you to find meaningful employment after you graduate […]

A recent report from the Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia (ITECA) shows that 4.3 million learners were in training during the pandemic. Of those, an impressive 87.1% of the total number enrolled with independent skills training providers. That is, like us at Practical Outcomes!   Training turned to in tough times Looking back at […]

The latest National Workforce Census gives us a wealth of information to gain a well-rounded understanding of the early childhood education sector. At a moment when early childhood education and care faces distinct challenges and ongoing staff crises, the insights provided by the latest National Workforce Census help us to draw a detailed picture of […]

Employment, training and in-demand roles have had a spotlight shone on them as a result of Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit taking place in early September 2022. According to Government projections, Australia’s workforce faces a skills shortage in key sectors — and an influx of qualified workers is needed. With early childhood education right near […]

Sometimes it feels like going to university is the only pathway to success, but that’s just not true. You might already know that going to uni doesn’t feel right for you, or maybe you want to get into uni but don’t have a high enough ATAR score. Whatever it is, don’t worry – there are […]