A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013 Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report.
An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report.
Manufacturing and retail industries tend to dominate in more economically vulnerable regions while it's the reverse for mining and construction.
It's not just about the money when moving location for work.
Personal reasons and family commitments predominantly drive labour mobility decisions.
Employment-related reasons are the most commonly cited reasons for not completing an apprenticeship.
People undertake vocational education and training (VET) study for mainly employment-related reasons but are they ending up in their intended occupations once they complete their study? And if they are not, do they still find their training relevant?
Married women who are active in the workforce play a significant role in influencing their husbands to follow suit.
Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity.