You’ve just wrapped up a day of delivering workshops, marking assessments, and answering a flood of emails from students. The clock says 7 PM, but your to-do list is still feels a km long. Sound familiar? For professionals in any industry, the line between work and life often feels blurry. Between managing student needs, staying…
Month: April 2025
How to Provide Constructive Feedback to Adult Learners
Providing constructive feedback to adult learners is both an art and a science. It’s about balancing honesty with encouragement and ensuring your feedback is clear, actionable, and respectful. I think it’s important for facilitators and educators to at least try to understand how to provide relevant and constructive feedback to their students… after all, the…
Why Do Employers Value Vocational Education and Training?
Let’s just be up front. Employers like vocational education and training (VET) because it teaches people useful skills they can use right away at work. VET helps workers learn how to do specific jobs, like building, caring for others, or fixing things. This saves time for employers because new workers already know what to do….
What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Why Does it Matter?
It’s your first day at a new job, and your boss mentions the company training and something called a “USI.” You nod along, but inside you’re wondering, “What is that, do I already have one, and why do I even need one?” Don’t worry – because you’re not alone! Whether you’re a student, a trainer,…
How to support students in achieving their Career goals
Think about this: A student sits in your classroom, eyes filled with excitement but also a hint of uncertainty. They’re dreaming big, it’s the big day… their first day of their dreams becoming reality – maybe of becoming a mental health nurse, an electrician, or even a small business owner. As trainers and educators, we…