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VET delivery in regional, rural and remote Australia:… 24 April 2023
By Tabatha Griffin, Upekha Andrahannadi

This research examined how the VET sector could better meet the skills needs in regional, rural and … Show more

This research examined how the VET sector could better meet the skills needs in regional, rural and remote areas. 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
Making 'good' choices: the impact of entitlement… 13 February 2017
By Cain Polidano, Justin van de Ven, Sarah Voitchovsky

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government… Show more

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government subsidies for upskilling and explores how enrolment and course choice responses varies by age, gender and disadvantage. 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
Gendered pathways into post-secondary study of science 14 May 2014
By Joanna Sikora

Differences persist between genders in the uptake of physical and life science careers.

Differences persist between genders in the uptake of physical and life science careers. Show less
The labour force participation of Australian mature-aged… 26 March 2014
By Rong Zhu

Married women who are active in the workforce play a significant role in influencing their husbands … Show more

Married women who are active in the workforce play a significant role in influencing their husbands to follow suit. Show less
The contribution of education to economic growth in… 12 March 2014
By Tom Karmel

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity.

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity. Show less
Single-sex schools and science engagement 14 November 2013
By Joanna Sikora

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of… Show more

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of science courses in year 11 and the development of science-related career paths. Show less
Skilled migrant women in regional Australia: promoting… 21 October 2013
By Susan Webb, Denise Beale, Miriam Faine

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas,… Show more

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas, particularly women who are often the spouse of a primary applicant but are also skilled in their own right. 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
Does part-time work at school impact on going to university? 17 December 2012
By Xiaodong Gong, Rebecca Cassells, Alan Duncan

This report looks at the impact working while studying has on students' intentions to go to… Show more

This report looks at the impact working while studying has on students' intentions to go to university and their actual enrolment in university. Show less
Lower-level qualifications as a stepping stone for young… 4 October 2012
By Damian Oliver

This report compares the outcomes for young people who complete certificate I or certificate II… Show more

This report compares the outcomes for young people who complete certificate I or certificate II qualifications with the outcomes for similar individuals who are not participating in post-school education and training, using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth. Show less
Which paths work for which young people? 10 August 2011
By Tom Karmel, Shu-Hui Liu

In this paper, the authors identify various educational paths involving school and post-school… Show more

In this paper, the authors identify various educational paths involving school and post-school study and assess the effectivness of these in relation to post-school outcomes at age 25 years. They use the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth and find that, for males, undertaking an apprenticeship after completing senior secondary and university are attractive paths. For Show less
Lost talent? The occupational ambitions and attainments of… 12 January 2011
By Joanna Sikora, Lawrence J Saha

This study, which defines the lowering of educational or occupational ambitions by high school… Show more

This study, which defines the lowering of educational or occupational ambitions by high school students as 'lost talent', looks at the extent to which talent loss occurs among high achieving students and the consequences of this on later occupational attainments. Show less
Returns from education: an occupational status approach 16 December 2010
By Jung-Sook Lee

Using the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, this study looks at how the… Show more

Using the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, this study looks at how the growth in occupational prestige is related to the level of an individual's education. Show less
Work-life issues and participation in education and training 23 December 2009
By Natalie Skinner

Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, this report examines how work-life… Show more

Using data from the 2009 Australian Work and Life Index, this report examines how work-life pressures influence the capacity and motivation of individuals, particularly low-paid workers, to engage in education and training. Show less
The female 'tradie': Challenging employment… 9 February 2009
By Fiona Shewring

The place of women in the manual trades is examined in this paper, which sets out strategies for… Show more

The place of women in the manual trades is examined in this paper, which sets out strategies for encouraging them to study and work in areas such as building and construction. Such strategies include introductory and pre-apprenticeships courses, clustering female students, and support from teachers in opening up job opportunities. This paper is the result of a 2008 NCVER New Researcher Award. Show less
Social area differences in vocational education and… 13 June 2008
By Richard Teese, Anne Walstab

The participation of Australians in vocational education and training (VET) varies a great deal in… Show more

The participation of Australians in vocational education and training (VET) varies a great deal in terms of levels of training, industry fields and demographic aspects; that is, age, gender, locality and socioeconomic status. The purpose of this study was to undertake an analysis of various aspects of VET participation by age, gender, socioeconomic status and Australian Qualifications Framework Show less
Men's sheds in Australia: Learning through community… 23 May 2007
By Barry Golding, Mike Brown, Annette Foley, Jack Harvey, Lynne Gleeson

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern … Show more

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern Australia and with higher proportions of older men not in work. This study examines their role as a place for older men to learn informally. It concludes that such sheds have important wellbeing and health benefits, primarily for older and retired men. Show less
Older workers in apprenticeships and traineeships 22 December 2006
By Tom Karmel

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report,… Show more

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report, with a specific focus on age and sex. The research found apprenticeships and traineeships changed dramatically during this period, with the range of occupations widening, part-time apprenticeships and traineeships now common, and apprenticeships and traineeships no longer the preserve of the young male Show less

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