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The role of 'culture' in apprenticeship completions 17 July 2012
By Tom Karmel, David Roberts

This paper aims to explain the extent to which variation in apprenticeship completion rates can be… Show more

This paper aims to explain the extent to which variation in apprenticeship completion rates can be attributed to factors relating to 'culture' of the employer and apprentice. Show less
Who takes a gap year and why? 7 June 2012
By Marilyn Lumsden, John Stanwick

This paper discusses how a 'gap-taker' can be defined, noting that gap-taking is not the same as… Show more

This paper discusses how a 'gap-taker' can be defined, noting that gap-taking is not the same as deferral. Show less
Bridging the gap: who takes a gap year and why? 6 June 2012
By David D Curtis, Peter Mlotkowski, Marilyn Lumsden

This report was prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to… Show more

This report was prepared for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to throw light on the growing trend of taking a 'gap year' between school completion and commencing university study. Show less
Doing well: helping young people achieve their potential 15 May 2012
By NCVER

This summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young… Show more

This summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young people as they make the transition from school to further study and work. It particularly focuses on research which gauges how concepts such as wellbeing and social capital are measured for students, as well as pathways from school to work, ‘at risk’ youth, and the effect of combining school and Show less
The persistence of overskilling and its effects on wages 15 March 2012
By Kostas Mavromaras, Stephane Mahuteau, Peter Sloane, Zhang Wei

Research has shown that overskilling — where workers are not fully using their skills in their jobs … Show more

Research has shown that overskilling — where workers are not fully using their skills in their jobs — can lead to reduced wages and job satisfaction. This report builds on that previous research and investigates the persistence of overskilling mismatch and the effect of past mismatch on wages. Show less
Evolution of apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia: … 20 February 2012
By Brian Knight

This occasional paper traces the evolution of Australia's apprenticeship system from European… Show more

This occasional paper traces the evolution of Australia's apprenticeship system from European settlement in 1788 to the present day. It complements an earlier NCVER paper by Ray (2001), which concentrated on the second half of the 20th century. The present paper develops a number of major themes. Show less
Research messages 2011 31 January 2012
By NCVER

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects… Show more

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2011. Show less
Reskilling for encore careers for (what were once)… 19 January 2012
By Jane Figgis

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time,… Show more

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time, the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in the life course, often called the 'third age'. This report explores the possibility of using that third age to embark on an encore career, a concept originating in the Show less

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