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This working paper is an initial examination of what is known about pathways in tertiary education, as well as the loose associations between vocational qualifications and the jobs graduates do. The author is also interested in the link between educational qualifications and work and finds that these are not as strong as might be expected in a vocationally oriented tertiary education system like Australia’s. This work is part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education and the labour market'.Summary
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This research explores how the connections between qualifications and work can be improved to help strengthen educational pathways and occupational outcomes. This working paper is an initial examination of what is known about pathways in tertiary education as well as the loose associations between vocational qualifications and the jobs graduates do. The next stage of the research will explore these pathways in more detail through interviews with tertiary students, graduates, teaching staff and managers.
This paper is part of a wider three-year program of research, 'Vocations: the link between postcompulsory education and the labour market', which is investigating both the educational and occupational paths that people take and how their study relates to their work. This particular paper looks at these pathways within and between VET and higher education.
Moodie is also interested in the link between educational qualifications and work. He notes that these are not as strong as might be expected in a vocationally oriented tertiary education system like Australia's. The next part of the research will therefore consider whether broader notions of occupation can deliver closer matches between skills and occupations.
Tom Karmel
Managing Director, NCVER
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