BR7 Vocational education and training: Participation, achievement and pathways
Authors:
Sue Fullarton, Keith Redman & Associates, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Publication date:
1 February 2002
Publication type:
Briefing paper
Themes:
Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > General
Students and individuals > Learner groups > School students and VET in schools
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Young people
Students and individuals > Student achievements and outcomes > General
VET system > VET in schools programs > General
This brief looks at findings on participation in VET in school programs, pathways associated with these programs and how students who do not complete their high school education can be helped by VET courses post-school. The highlights include: VET in schools programs provide greater choice and opportunities to meet the ranging needs and interests of students; VET in schools subjects were undertaken by approximately one quarter of those students who completed Year 12; VET in schools programs have value for all students in preparing them for the transition from school to workplace or further education and training; VET programs play an important and growing role in providing pathways for young people who do not complete Year 12; and young people in areas of high unemployment and those who are least job ready in terms of educational attainment are least likely to participate in VET.
Briefing paper no.7
This report, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) research program.
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