The future of work is here. Labour market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt two years on, changing the face of work forever. Indeed, COVID-19 accelerated existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, and automation, with up to 25% more workers needing to...
DDLS, Australia’s largest provider of corporate IT and process training, is excited to announce its expansion into New Zealand acquiring Auldhouse, New Zealand’s largest provider of ICT and digital skills training. The deal will add three campuses in New Zealand to the seven already established across...
The Australian federal government has recently announced plans to invest nearly $1.2bn for its Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to prepare the country for the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid digital transformation. Additionally, the strategy aims to deliver a modern digital economy by 2030. “Every...
The Australian federal government has recently announced plans to invest nearly $1.2bn for its Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to prepare the country for the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid digital transformation. Additionally, the strategy aims to deliver a modern digital economy by 2030. “Every...
ENS International joins the education platform that includes DDLS, Everthought Education and the Australian Institute of ICT Sydney, Australia – 17 December 2020 – Leading vocational and professional education and training platform EdventureCo today announced the acquisition of ENS International (ENSI), a global leader in virtual and face-to-face negotiation advice, support and training. ENSI joins a number of established brands within EdventureCo’s dynamic portfolio, including DDLS, Everthought Education and the Australian Institute of ICT. With a global presence...
As we explored in our last instalment of Education Data & Insights, the education sector has never had to confront a challenge as wide and deep as the COVID-19 pandemic. As some countries reinstitute lockdowns and school closures, others are starting to focus on the...
Earlier this week, Australia and 14 other countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The agreement, which includes 30 per cent of the global economy, marks the largest trade deal in history. At the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit last year, the ASEAN...
The global education system was not designed to deal with extended shutdowns like those imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers, administrators, students, and parents have worked hard to keep learning alive. While the rapid transition many have achieved from face-to-face to an online environment is...
Looming shortage Australia's skills gap has been receiving a significant amount of coverage, and research indicates that three in four Australian CEOs are concerned about a looming shortage in key occupations and skills. The conversation about the national skills gap encompasses a few different dimensions. First, technological change...
This month marks 10 years since Arowana first invested in education. Our initial focus was on vocational education and training (VET). VET encompasses the cohort of students who do not pursue an academic-based higher education degree following completion of compulsory schooling. Instead, these students pursue more...