South Australia's Strategic Plan

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DFEEST undertake a range of functions in order to contribute to the objectives and targets of South Australia's Strategic Plan, including:

• providing strategic policy advice for developing the state's workforce
• providing strategic advice for science, technology, information economy and innovation policy to link government with business, industry and education sectors
• ensuring high quality vocational education and training (VET) delivered by TAFE SA Institutes, private registered training organisations and adult community education providers
• regulating VET organisations, university and non-university higher education providers, and providers of English language intensive courses for overseas students
• regulating, administration and funding of apprenticeships and traineeships
• managing state funded employment and community development programs
• supporting the Government of South Australia's strategic direction in the higher education sector
• initiating, advocating and facilitating policies and strategies, including appropriate programs and grants, that create positive outcomes for young people in South Australia
• supporting the implementation of the Youth Action Plan
• raising the profile of South Australia in the international education market place through its support of Education Adelaide.