Last chance to apply for 2009 e-learning funding!

There’s only a few weeks left for Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry sectors to apply for e-learning funding from the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework).

In 2009, the Framework will fund projects which embed e-learning in the vocational education and training (VET) system, and help to mainstream e-learning in VET by encouraging partnerships between business and RTOs.

Flexible Learning Toolboxes and E-learning Innovations funding has already closed, but it’s not too late to apply for remaining 2009 Framework funding:

E-standards for Training
E-standard for Training researches new technologies and develops national standards to support their implementation. In 2009, E-standards for Training will allocate a total of $100,000 for RTOs to conduct up to six Emerging Technology Trials.

E-standards for Training funding closes on 31 March 2009, and you can find more information at: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/e-standards/fundingopportunities

Industry Integration of E-learning
Industry Integration of E-learning is offering funding to support industry sectors to develop multiple-year plans to integrate e-learning into overall workforce development, in partnership with an RTO.

This year, $75,000 will be allocated to each of the selected industry sectors, with up to $200,000 in total funding for each industry sector over multiple years.

Industry sectors can be funded through their industry or professional associations or lead employers, and are required to partner with other employers to ensure sector-wide coverage.

Industry sectors are also required to team with a RTO to ensure that guidance is provided on best practice e-learning design and that training meets national standards and utilises e-learning infrastructure.

Industry Integration of E-learning funding closes on Wednesday 1 April 2009. For more information download and review the 2009 Industry Funding Guidelines at: http://industry.flexiblelearning.net.au and then contact Jenny Dodd on (02) 6207 4955.

Interest from the VET sector in Framework funding has been unprecedented in 2009, so keep an eye out for some exciting and innovative e-learning projects this year! Public announcements of the successful projects will begin in April 2009, and you can find all the latest information at: http://flexiblelearning.net.au

» Click here to comment on this article
Published on 19/03/2009