Complex not simple: The vocational education and training pathway from welfare to work
Authors:
Kate Barnett, John Spoehr
Publication date:
2 April 2008
Publication type:
Formal report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Pathways to work
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Adult learners
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Older workers
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Students with a disability
VET system > Policy and reform > General
ISBN:
978 1 921412 06 6 print; 978 1 921412 07 3 web
The welfare-to-work policy aims to encourage certain welfare recipients to pursue pathways that lead to paid employment. This report explores the role that the vocational education and training (VET) system can play in assisting people move from welfare to work. The researchers examined the experiences of VET students from the relevant welfare groups and sought the views of other key stakeholders such as TAFE and Centrelink personnel. Conclusions include that VET can play a positive role but that there needs to be collaboration between VET and income support sectors to ensure that potential barriers are overcome.
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