Skill acquisition and use across the life course: Current trends, future prospects
Authors:
Bill Martin
Publication date:
25 June 2007
Publication type:
Formal report
Themes:
Industry and employers > Skill shortages > General
VET in context > Economic aspects of VET > Demand for VET
VET in context > Work changes > General
ISBN:
978 1 921170 37 9
People's life pathways are no longer as predictable as they were in the second half of the 20th century. It is no longer as simple as moving from school to work, probably via tertiary education, to living independently, then getting married and starting a family. Changes in how people combine education with life-course transitions will influence when and how people make their skills available to the labour market throughout their lives. The report examines the extent to which people's life-course trajectories are changing and the consequences for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The report finds that the VET sector is significantly more affected by changing life-course patterns than are universities.
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