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The impact of increasing university participation on the… 21 February 2024
By Joanne Waugh, Cameron Forrest, Kate Dowling

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore… Show more

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore whether young people who would have previously chosen an apprenticeship have instead entered university, this analysis uses data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (LSAY) to compare the characteristics of apprenticeship-bound with university-bound young people and to look at if they have changed Show less
Treading water: effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth… 10 November 2022
By Cameron Forrest

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the… Show more

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the second wave of COVID-19 infections in Australia. Show less
VET as a re-engagement pathway for early school leavers 9 March 2022
By Patrick Lim

This report examines the factors that influence early school leavers to re-engage with education,… Show more

This report examines the factors that influence early school leavers to re-engage with education, particularly through VET. Show less
School-to-work pathways 15 July 2019
By Rasika Ranasinghe, Emerick Chew, Genevieve Knight, Gitta Siekmann

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they… Show more

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they transition from school to work. It also identifies factors that influence pathway choice, offering potential policy cues. Show less
VET for secondary school students: acquiring an array of… 12 April 2019
By Josie Misko, Maree Ackehurst, Rose-Anne Polvere, Tania Erzinger, Patrick Korbel

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical… Show more

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical and non-technical skills required to successfully participate in an ever-changing world of work. Show less
Improving participation and success in VET for… 22 March 2018
By Stephen Lamb, Quentin Maire, Anne Walstab, Graeme Newman, Esther Doecke, Merryn Davies

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course… Show more

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course offerings and institutional learning support. Show less
Engaging young early school leavers in vocational training 5 December 2017
By Eric Dommers, George Myconos, Luke Swain, Stephanie Yung, Kira Clarke

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. Show less
Choosing VET: investigating the VET aspirations of school… 23 October 2017
By Jennifer Gore, Hywel Ellis, Leanne Fray, Maxwell Smith, Adam Lloyd, Carly Berrigan, Andrew Lyell, Natasha Weaver, Kathryn Holmes

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers… Show more

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers talk about VET. Show less
Who are the persistently NEET young people? 13 October 2017
By John Stanwick, Cameron Forrest, Peta Skujins

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in… Show more

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in education or training (NEET) are early school leaving and having children. Show less
Geographical and place dimensions of post-school… 26 February 2015
By Susan Webb, Ros Black, Ruth Morton, Sue Plowright, Reshmi Roy

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'.

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'. Show less
Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report 2013 17 December 2014
By NCVER

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less
Entry to vocations: building the foundations for successful … 8 December 2014
By Kira Clarke

What can be done to strengthen the outcomes of VET in Schools for students?

What can be done to strengthen the outcomes of VET in Schools for students? Show less
Do schools influence student engagement in the high school… 20 August 2014
By Sinan Gemici, Tham Lu

At age 15, background characteristics, like strong academic performance and a high sense of… Show more

At age 15, background characteristics, like strong academic performance and a high sense of ability, overwhelmingly influence levels of school engagement, not a school’s attributes. Show less
The factors affecting the educational and occupational… 2 April 2014
By Sinan Gemici, Alice Bednarz, Tom Karmel, Patrick Lim

Parental influence plays a significant role in their children's educational aspirations.

Parental influence plays a significant role in their children's educational aspirations. Show less
The impact of increasing university participation on the… 22 May 2014
By Tom Karmel, David Roberts, Patrick Lim

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they?

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they? Show less
Educational outcomes: the impact of aspirations and the… 24 March 2014
By Jacqueline Homel, Chris Ryan

Educational aspirations have a large impact on educational outcomes.

Educational aspirations have a large impact on educational outcomes. Show less
Intergenerational mobility: new evidence from the… 17 March 2014
By Gerry Redmond, Melissa Wong, Bruce Bradbury, Ilan Katz

Socioeconomic status is still a major influence on school performance.

Socioeconomic status is still a major influence on school performance. Show less
Starting out in low-skill jobs 2 October 2013
By Tom Karmel, Tham Lu, Damian Oliver

The purpose of this research is to examine whether, for those who have left full-time education, a… Show more

The purpose of this research is to examine whether, for those who have left full-time education, a low-skill job provides them with a good start to their working lives. It was found that starting out in a low-skill job gives lower payoffs than starting out in a high-skill job. Five years after leaving full-time education, the wage penalty (after conditioning on education and other Show less
The impact of schools on young people's transition to… 4 April 2013
By Sinan Gemici, Patrick Lim, Tom Karmel

This report uses Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) data to look at the impact of… Show more

This report uses Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) data to look at the impact of schools on a student’s tertiary entrance rank (TER) and the probability of them going to university (controlling for TER). Show less
Older Australians and the take-up of new technologies 19 March 2013
By Jenny Chesters, Chris Ryan, Mathias Sinning

This research shows that older Australians use computers and the internet less than younger… Show more

This research shows that older Australians use computers and the internet less than younger Australians. Therefore, in the short term, information and services aimed at older Australians will need to be provided in additional ways. Show less

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