As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET.
What can be done to strengthen the outcomes of VET in Schools for students?
This report examines the nature and effectiveness of 'inclusiveness' strategies implemented by TAFE institutes in Australia. Inclusiveness strategies address barriers to participation in vocational education and training (VET) experienced by disadvantaged people, thereby maximising the stock of skills available to industry. The research identified three approaches to inclusiveness: compliance, existing cohort and community obligation. It is accompanied by case studies.