Illuminate Forum: Creating Impact in Vocational Education & Training
This collaborative event hosted by the International Specialised Skills (ISS) Institute and the VET Development Centre showcases how VSA International VET Practitioner Fellowships are ensuring Victorian vocational education reflects international best practice.
Description
This collaborative event hosted by the International Specialised Skills (ISS) Institute and the VET Development Centre showcases how VSA International VET Practitioner Fellowships are ensuring Victorian vocational education reflects international best practice.
Where International Applied Research Meets Practical Innovation in the VET Sector
Are you ready to discover how international research is reshaping vocational education and training in Victoria? This Illuminate Forum brings together Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) ISS Institute International VET Practitioner Fellows who have transformed their practice through global insights and are now driving innovation across the sector. This is a rare opportunity to hear authentic stories of transformation from VET practitioners who identified gaps in the VET sector, pursued international applied research through the Fellowship program, and returned to implement practical solutions that are now setting new standards of excellence in the VET sector.
Journey of Transformation: From Question to Impact
At this year’s Illuminate Forum, you will hear directly from Fellows who will share:
- Their journey from identifying critical gaps to forming powerful research questions
- The before-and-after impact of their international research on their practice and the VET sector
- How their findings have been successfully implemented in Victorian organisations
- The evolution of their professional identity as educators, innovators, and applied researchers
- Their strategies for disseminating their applied research
Why Attend the Illuminate Forum?
- Gain practical insights you can immediately apply to your work
- Hear authentic stories of professional transformation
- Understand how international best practices can be adapted for Victorian VET sector
- Network with innovative VET practitioners
- Participate in a lively Q&A panel session
- Discover how you can become an expert, leader, and researcher in your field
Presented by
Learn from 6 inspiring Fellows:
- Jan Davis - Director, Employment Coach, Aequis Talent
- Feren Yen - Director, Australian Trauma Education Centre
- Ani Tom Vellaramkunnel - Quality Lead, VE college, RMIT University
- Paul Boys - Director, Gippsland Tech School and Fulbright Visiting Scholar
- Tammy Casselson - Senior Lecturer at Holmesglen Institute and Mindfulness Teacher Coach at ThrivePlus Coaching
- Emma O’Donovan - Environmental Strategic Project Lead at Wodonga TAFE
Venue
Hybrid Event - Attend online or in person at the VET Development Centre located at Level 8, 379 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000.
Cost: Free (registration essential)