Recently, we called for applications for the inaugural AVETRA Conference Scholarships, offered by Victorian Skills Authority and AVETRA. We are pleased to announce that the two scholarships have been awarded to:

Emily Barter

Emily is a PhD candidate at Melbourne University, focussing her research on the experiences and impact of compliance on new VET teachers in Victorian TAFEs. She has many years of experience in the VET sector and in roles that intersect with it. Emily’s hopes her research will elevate the voice of VET teachers and increase knowledge relating to new VET teachers and compliance.

Vikki Millar

Vicki is a PhD candidate at CQ University and works as a VET Specialist at Deakin University. Her research aims to understand how space can improve outcomes for students impacted by trauma. Vicki draws from her prior roles within TAFE and VET and her current engagements with VET, schools, students and teachers.

Congratulations, Emily and Vikki!

Thank you to all those who applied for the scholarships. We were impressed by the calibre of the researchers who applied and the diversity of their research activity.  

These VSA – AVETRA scholarships are another dimension of the flourishing relationship between the two organisations, committed to supporting early career researchers.

We look forward to celebrating VET research with you all at the upcoming 2024 AVETRA Conference.