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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 […]

If you’re considering an early childhood education career you might be asking yourself: will I be good at this? Do I have the skills to succeed? And will any of my current skills apply to my new job? Whatever your previous fields of work were, chances are you already have a number of transferrable skills […]

Practical Outcomes’ learners tend to share a common conviction for the influence that care roles can carry, particularly for early learning and childhood. Duncan MacRae is the Chief Operations Officer of TheirCare, one of Practical Outcomes’ valued Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) partners. Duncan is currently studying Practical Outcomes’ CHC50221 Diploma of School Age […]

Our Workforce Solutions initiative has been designed to alleviate staffing issues and develop workforce strategies across the board for early childhood education. We’re working with providers to address skills shortages and find the right employees for your service. One facet of our approach we haven’t highlighted yet is access to our cohort of skilled learners. […]

Winter is here which also means cold and flu season has arrived. We all know how dismal it can get at home, in early learning centres and schools this time of year – all those sniffles, coughs and runny noses. Thankfully there are some simple things we can do to help reduce the prevalence of […]

When planning your studies, one of the main concerns is how to strike a balance between study and work while still leaving time for your personal life. Getting this balance right may seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re new to study or vocational education you might not realise that […]