Students and individuals
The occupations and earnings of young Australians: The role of education and training
- Item:
- 2106
- Title:
- The occupations and earnings of young Australians: The role of education and training
- Authors:
- Gary N. Marks, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
- Publication date:
- 23 January 2009
- Type:
- Research report
- Themes:
- Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Pathways after compulsory education
- Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Pathways to work
- Students and individuals > Learner groups > Young people
This report investigates the effect of post-secondary education and training on the occupation and earnings of young people. The majority of young Australians undertake further education and training after leaving school, and it is important to better understand the pathways that they follow, and the impact of different types of experience on the early career. Such analyses can help young people in choosing appropriate programs as well as assist policy makers in identifying resource priorities. They can also contribute to debates about the role of education in promoting social mobility and economic development. Research report no. 55 This report, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) research program.
