Pathways from rural schools: Does school VET make a difference?
Authors:
Susan Johns, Sue Kilpatrick, Barton Loechel, Libby Prescott
Publication date:
16 February 2004
Publication type:
Research report
Theme:
VET system > VET in schools programs > General
ISBN:
1 920895 20 5 print; 1 920895 21 3 web
This report investigates the medium-term outcomes of vocational education and training (VET) programs delivered by rural schools. It discovers school-based VET programs successfully retain students who may have left school, and assist students' transition from school to work. Work placements are particularly valuable to assist the transition from school to local jobs and apprenticeships, thereby increasing youth retention in the community. These findings suggest school-based VET programs in rural areas have the potential to develop skills and pathways for the future workforce of rural Australia.
Additional information to this report is available in 'Pathways from rural schools: Does school VET make a difference? - Support document' on NCVER's website .
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