This report looks at the transition to full-time work of young Australians who did not attend university after leaving school. It focuses on identifying the factors that are important in promoting full-time work. It analyses the influences of social background and demographic factors, effects of education and first experiences in the workplace in post-school years. Research report no. 49 This report, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) research program.