The Centre's Work

Ai Group’s Centre for Education and Training drives bold new thinking on education and training in the context of work. It explores new ways to build skills and capabilities for companies to succeed now and into the future. 

Its proactive research, policy and advocacy agenda strives to ensure Australia’s skill development outcomes are in line with current and emerging economic needs, at the same time linking the real needs of industry with the training, education and career aspirations of individuals.  

To enable this the Centre:   

• Provides thought and action leadership on human capital, skills and productivity in the context of work
• Undertakes high quality evidence-based research that informs improvements in workforce capability
• Advocates on behalf of industry to ensure the education and training system delivers the knowledge, skills and capabilities we need, now and in the future
• Partners with Ai Group members to develop and share insights, advice and strategies on skills challenges
• Connect and work with leaders and policymakers on transforming the education and training system 
• Hosts member networks and events that bring together the education and training community and employers
• Champions and pilots fresh education and training ideas and concepts 
• Guides company workforces on quality learning and development frameworks and programs.

Get in touch with us to discuss your company’s skills issues and plans, our research and reports, or the Members’ Forum and Centre Network.