In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Sharon Robertson, CEO of the IBSA Group to explore how the VET sector can meet the needs of industries as they go through rapid digital transformation and to unpack what the new Industry Clusters will mean for the sector - including specifically VET providers.

In the episode you'll hear mention of:

• the Heads of Agreement for Skills Reform https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/publications/heads-of-agreement-skills-reform.pdf
• the new Industry Clusters https://www.skillsreform.gov.au/reforms/industry-engagement-reforms/, and
• new OECD data on the take-up of AI https://oecd.ai/en/data?selectedArea=ai-jobs-and-skills

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• Email me at: [email protected]

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