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Vocational education and training provision and recidivism… 25 July 2005
By Victor Callan, John Gardner

This report examines links between prisoners' participation in the vocational education and… Show more

This report examines links between prisoners' participation in the vocational education and training (VET) programs available within the Queensland prison system and their chances of returning to prison. The findings reveal that being involved in VET before initial release decreases the chances of returning to prison from 32% to 23%. Nevertheless, particular attention needs to be given to Show less
Why do students leave? Leaving vocational education and… 6 June 2005
By Victor Callan

This report investigates the characteristics and motivations of students who do not complete the… Show more

This report investigates the characteristics and motivations of students who do not complete the training course they enrol in. It finds that non-completion is associated with poor educational background and unemployment and also finds that the numbers of students who leave vocational education and training without any achievements are over estimated, and improvements to data systems are needed. Show less