Policy Forum: Young people - Finding their way in a new era

The current economic climate provides the impetus to focus on how young people traverse the path from school to further study or work. We know from past research that young people fare less well in economic downturns.

Drawing on findings from a range of research using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), a policy forum hosted by NCVER and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will consider ways to improve education outcomes for young people, provide young people with skills for the contemporary labour market, and ensure that they lead full and meaningful lives.

The forum will feature a keynote presentation by Adam Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The Foundation for Young Australians. Adam is an outstanding advocate for youth development, education and strategic philanthropy.

Those with an interest in youth transitions policy from all sectors of government, the not-for-profit sector, all education sectors, careers advisors, peak youth bodies and the social and community sectors will not want to miss this event.

Presented by NCVER and the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

To register for further information, email events@ncver.edu.au.