With the university enrollments in crucial areas like maths and science falling over the last decade, the ‘baby boomers' about to retire and trade skills running at an all time premium, there no time like the present to get our heads together in an attempt to figure out what needs to be done to solve the skills shortage facing Australia.

1) Is education the answer, and if so, who's going to provide it? What skills do we really need to carry us through the 21st Century?

2) Will PCs in schools really prepare our kids for the future workforce? What is the Government's ‘education revolution' all about anyway?

3) What role should industry play in ensuring they have access to the skills base they need to grow?

All this and more - thanks to your contributions! Whatever your interests, log in and blog on Education and Skills, as we tackle these issues together throughout August.