by Training.Au
Many rural communities around Australia have suffered from a brain drain during recent decades. However, in a strange twist of fate, students who live at great distances from tertiary institutions are often the ones who can benefit the most. Twenty percent of regional Australians are choosing to upgrade qualifications, or commence a career, by staying in their local area while studying. Enrolment in online study has grown by over 40 percent during recent years, with uptake in the Northern Territory and NSW leading the change. In a surprise finding, many regional students aren’t choosing farming and horticultural studies – the fastest growing student choice is presently the Bachelor of Criminology. Paul Wappett, the CEO of Open Universities Australia, believes the figures bode well for communities Australia-wide.
http://www.training.com.au/ed/rural-students-online-learning-regional-solution/
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