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LOCATION:Evoque Events 123 Queen Street Melbourne 3000 VIC
DESCRIPTION:Join CEDA&rsquo\;s Unlocking Higher Education Pathways VIC to better bridge universities\, vocational training\, and industry readiness.


Australia&rsquo\;s tertiary education system faces challenges in connecting university and vocational pathways\, leaving gaps in workforce readiness and skills alignment. Leading skills bodies and the Universities Accord highlight fragmentation\, unclear pathways\, and the need for stronger alignment between academic programs and workforce needs.
Join CEDA&rsquo\;s Unlocking Higher Education Pathways VIC to connect with tertiary education providers enabling students through improved pathways\, better access to study\, and fulfilling vocations in critical skills areas for a resilient and productive economy.
Keynote:&nbsp\;Craig Robertson\,&nbsp\;Chief Executive Officer\, Victorian Skills AuthoritySector panel:


Developing strong vocational education streams and innovative learning models to meet skills demands


Transforming courses as technology evolves. Are AI and automation reshaping jobs quicker than higher education is prepared for?


Matching skills demands of industry\, from the care sector to finance and clean energy. Overcoming vocational readiness challenges\, and coordinating with industry to ensure graduates are more job-ready


Strategic harmonisation of the tertiary sector for dual alignment between universities and vocational education\, with better flows &amp\; interaction between university and TAFE streams


Where policy can improve collaboration across the tertiary sector and with industry


Improving the pathways to higher qualifications for skilled VET graduates


Meeting the needs of cohorts from disadvantaged secondary school markets


Generating job-ready graduates with skills of the future that transcend good grades


Are the right skills being taught to young people\, and how are soft skills addressed?


&nbsp\;Industry Panel:
Mish Eastman\,&nbsp\;Deputy Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice President\, RMIT UniversityWayne Butson\,&nbsp\;Chief TAFE Officer and CEO of TAFE\, Victoria UniversityMelanie Bish\,&nbsp\;Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional)\, La Trobe UniversityDianne Semmens\,&nbsp\;Acting Chief Education and Industry Officer\, BKIGeorgette Elston\,&nbsp\;Head\, Resourcing and Early Careers\, BAE Systems Australia



Event Details




Date:&nbsp\;


Thursday\, 11&nbsp\;June 2026




Time:&nbsp\;


11:30am - 2:15pm (AEST)




Venue:&nbsp\;


Evoque&nbsp\;Events




Cost:&nbsp\;

$249 for CEDA members / $410 for non-members





For more information\, please visit the&nbsp\;event webpage here.
URL;VALUE=URI:http://esavic.org.au/event/66647
SUMMARY:Unlocking Higher Education Pathways VIC
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