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The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into… Show more

The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into the movement of students in both directions between TAFE and university and into cross-sectoral credit transfer arrangements. Show less

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when… Show more

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when they leave school. Also examined are data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics which track the labour market outcomes of young people. Show less

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion… Show more

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion around issues pertinent to adult and community education (ACE) in Australia. Recent relevant literature and reports that relate to the following topics are examined: * Who uses ACE: Future demand * Lifelong learning and ACE * Community in ACE * Widening participation in ACE Show less

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they… Show more

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they leave school early, risk factors and likely outcomes of early school leaving, and the positives and negatives of retention. It examines what is being done for early school leavers through VET in school and post-school settings and identifies major issues and 'best practice' as well as possible Show less

This report addresses some of the issues surrounding small business participation in training and… Show more

This report addresses some of the issues surrounding small business participation in training and other learning activities, and the relationship between participation and business success. The project surveyed 181 businesses employing fewer than 20 people in the construction, manufacturing, property and business services, and the various networks of small business people. The result of the study Show less