Equity in vocational education and training: Research readings
Authors:
Editor: Kaye Bowman
Publication date:
18 August 2004
Publication type:
Research summary
Theme:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Access and equity groups
ISBN:
1 920895 00 0 print; 1 920895 01 9 web
Building equity into Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system is a key component of the National Strategy for Vocational Education and Training 2004-2010. This book of readings aims to contribute to this important facet of the national strategic plan.
The book reviews the achievements equity groups have made, reports on the issues they face, and discusses how to integrate equity and diversity management models into a framework to achieve a more inclusive VET system. It includes chapters on the five recognised equity groups - women, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, people from rural and remote areas, people with a disability, and Indigenous Australians. Additional chapters consider other possible groups such as, early school leavers, older workers, men, people in correctional services, and people with low literacy skills, and examines the merit of these becoming equity groups.
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