<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Industry Workforce Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry Workforce Group]]></description><link>https://www.industryworkforce.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:42:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.industryworkforce.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Success Depends on How We Measure It: Rethinking Partial Completion in Vocational Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Jobs and Skills Australia report challenges the traditional view of qualification non-completion, highlighting positive employment outcomes for many partial completers. But if public investment in VET is intended to address critical workforce shortages, should success also be measured by the number of qualified workers entering industry? We explore why both perspectives matter.]]></description><link>https://www.industryworkforce.com.au/post/success-depends-on-how-we-measure-it-rethinking-partial-completion-in-vocational-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f3b60fdbfff17dca8d93d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:33:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11f92e_9ac666ba89e141389f00c9824bdf1ea8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Renee Boardman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Industry Expert to VET Trainer: Supporting workforce growth through the 2025 Credential Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's 2025 Credential Policy has introduced a new pathway for industry professionals to begin developing as VET trainers while working under direction. But what does this change really mean for RTOs, trainers and the future of Australia's vocational education workforce? We explore how the reforms are creating new opportunities, the responsibilities they place on RTOs, and why they're only one part of strengthening the nation's VET trainer pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.industryworkforce.com.au/post/from-industry-expert-to-vet-trainer-supporting-workforce-growth-through-the-2025-credential-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e1484164fdf1a74d4b1bb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:04:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11f92e_c5fc8fe5b662423e8d67a3b27bb0c5f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Renee Boardman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Labour Hire: The Workforce Development Story Behind Australia's Group Training Organisations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group Training Organisations have supported Australia's apprenticeship system for more than 50 years. This article explores why the model was created, how it reduces barriers for employers, and the role GTOs continue to play in providing apprentices and trainees with employment security, workplace support and broader industry exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.industryworkforce.com.au/post/more-than-labour-hire-the-workforce-development-story-behind-australia-s-group-training-organisatio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e1d3c43356881844af476</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11f92e_b3713b704ca045cfa4dc2b96cf65fbfe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Renee Boardman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>