Lifelong Skills for the Future
PwC and the Australian Technology Network of Universities review and recommend reskilling and upskilling for future generations of workers.
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Education and Skills
Committed to education for the long run
Education plays a key role in the economic growth of our nation. It is a catalyst for innovation and it enables social mobility.
But the education sector faces many challenges. Demographic shifts are changing demand. Technological innovation is creating an increasingly competitive marketplace. Schools must implement a national curriculum while trying to keep pace with overseas achievements. The Vocational Education and Training system needs to be nimble and more responsive to an evolving employment landscape with rapidly changing skills needs. Meanwhile, universities are trying to be more efficient, to differentiate, to improve the student experience and produce ‘work-ready’ graduates, as well as produce world-class research.
Who we are
We have a strong record in improving Australian skills and education. Our work in these sectors is grounded in experience from early childhood development to P-12 education to universities, training providers and adult learning.
Our team believes that lifting quality and access in education and skills is critical to Australia's future.
How we can work with you
Educational organisations, whether school boards, universities, government agencies, training organisations or NGOs, benefit from our unique combination of skills and experience gained across the education, government, commercial and financial sectors.
We understand the challenges facing educators in Australia. We work with leaders across all segments of the education sector to develop more responsive, resilient and connected institutions capable of delivering improved education outcomes.
Your team at PwC
Partner, Government & Public Sector Leader; STEM Leader, Melbourne, PwC Australia
+61 3 8603 6248
Sara Caplan
Simon Avenell
Kim Cheater
Rt Hon. Lord Jack McConnell & PwC's David Sacks on education reform
In this webcast, we outline the five steps that are critical to successfully bringing about constructive, concrete reform in Australia’s education system.
PwC's National Education & Skills Leader David Sacks speaks to the Rt Hon. Lord Jack McConnell to get his international perspective on successful education reform having led similar reforms in Scotland.
While education alone cannot – and will not – solve the many problems facing Australia, PwC strongly believes that further strengthening our education system through successful reform is a goal worth pursuing.
Publications
Higher Education – Capital Investment Decisions
How universities can employ robust valuation methods to compare and value different investment opportunities
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Education reform in Australia
Australians clearly value education and understand its importance to our nation’s economic and social success. Yet international experience shows us that we are at serious risk of falling behind if we don't become more effective in our approach.
Perform to prosper
Getting Australia back on the right track towards economic prosperity.
Contact us
Chris Matthews
Partner, Education & Skills, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 3 8603 2013
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David Sacks
Partner, National Education Leader, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 3 8603 6151
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Simon Avenell
Partner, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 8 9238 5332
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Sara Caplan
Partner, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 2 8266 3882
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Kim Cheater
Partner, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 8 8218 7407
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Ben Gilbertson
Partner, Strategy& Leader, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 3 8603 0928
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Kris Isles
Partner, Assurance, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 7 3257 8100
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James van Smeerdijk
Partner, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 3 8603 4814
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Skills for Australia
Team Contact, PwC Australia
Tel: +61 1800 714 819
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