TAFE Directors Australia brought Morris in to engage national leadership. He reframed vocational education as Australia’s most critical youth pathway the front door to future capability in a country whose workforce was being reshaped faster than qualifications could keep up.

In 1995, Morris launched the Industry Partner Program at Holmesglen TAFE, a revolutionary concept at the time. Final-year students were paired with industry partners, working one day per week while basing their entire curriculum around real-world projects. This immersive learning model led to a remarkable 90% post-graduation employment rate.

At North Sydney TAFE, Morris helped design a forward-looking curriculum focused on hands-on learning. His strategic foresight enabled the institution to integrate industry partnerships, giving students direct exposure to the skills required for emerging industries. This was one of the earliest iterations of micro-credentialing in TAFE education.