Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) update: June 2020

June 2020

Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) update

On Thursday 14 May 2020, the Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, announced the formation of all six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) would be fast-tracked for establishment by a target date of October 2020, ahead of the original target of mid-2021, to help support New Zealand’s COVID-19 recovery.

COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented impacts on New Zealand industry, employers, learners and communities.

As a result, there is an urgent need for a strong, unified, sustainable vocational education and training system to help lessen the social and economic impacts of COVID-19.

WDCs are at the heart of this system and their early influence will be critical in making sure that investment is well targeted and supports business growth alongside great careers.

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