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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
What makes vocational training programs in schools work? A… 10 January 2006
By Janet Porter

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in schools have significantly… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in schools have significantly expanded over the past decade. This report investigates stakeholders' views on school-based vocational programs in New South Wales and Queensland schools from 2000 to 2002. It examines the objectives and expected outcomes for students, school VET coordinators, trainers and employers. The research finds Show less
Entering industry: A case study of links between a school… 28 May 2004
By Anthea Taylor

This report provides insights into the school-to-work transition of 72 young people from a… Show more

This report provides insights into the school-to-work transition of 72 young people from a low-income region, who undertook an industry-specific school vocational education and training (VET) program. The training program was a one-year building and construction industry initiative, which involved schools, industry and TAFE. The majority of students reported confidence, enthusiasm, and Show less
Linkages between secondary and post-secondary vocational… 8 November 2002
By Josie Misko, Liu Yufeng, Ouyang He, Jiang Li, Oanh Phan

During the past decade both Australia and China have implemented reforms to their educational… Show more

During the past decade both Australia and China have implemented reforms to their educational systems to develop labour force skills for the new globalised markets. This report describes the major features of the vocational education and training sectors in China and Australia, and their strategies and reforms, with emphasis on links between secondary and post-secondary vocational education and Show less
A cross-sectoral funding model: Is it fair and feasible? 13 August 2002
By Louise Watson, Leesa Wheelahan, Bruce Chapman

This report investigates the ways that the various education sectors in Australia (schools,… Show more

This report investigates the ways that the various education sectors in Australia (schools, vocational education and training, adult and community education, and higher education) are funded. The paper acknowledges it is difficult to get comparable data for all sectors and discusses the implications of changing some aspects of funding arrangements so that a cross-sectoral funding model could be Show less
School students' views on their working and learning in … 23 July 2002
By Erica Smith, Lou Wilson

This study of school students in workplaces looks at their perceptions of what they learned, why… Show more

This study of school students in workplaces looks at their perceptions of what they learned, why and how. It also examines the application of learning from school in the workplace and vice versa. An extension of the report by Smith and Green, "School students' learning from their paid and unpaid work". Show less
The role of small enterprise in school students'… 18 March 2002
By James Mulraney, Peter Turner, Frank Wyatt, Roger Harris, Terri Gibson

This is a report of research undertaken to investigate the current linkages between schools and… Show more

This is a report of research undertaken to investigate the current linkages between schools and small enterprises. In particular it examines the literature on structured workplace learning (SWL), identifies the issues and concerns common to the schools and enterprises that took part in the study and develops a model framework for SWL. Show less
School students' learning from their paid and unpaid… 12 December 2001
By Erica Smith, Annette Green

This project examines different ways in which young people still at school experience workplaces… Show more

This project examines different ways in which young people still at school experience workplaces through paid work, vocational placements and work experience. The study is based on a survey of students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 13 schools in NSW and SA. In fact, 1451 responses were received. In addition, case studies were carried out in five schools. Show less
The quest for a working blueprint: Vocational education and … 11 December 2001
By Jeff Malley, Jack Keating, Lyn Robinson, Geof Hawke

This report focusses on the implementation of vocational education and training (VET) in schools… Show more

This report focusses on the implementation of vocational education and training (VET) in schools over the period 1996-1999. The report is comprehensive and provides an overview of school-based VET, historic and international aspects of vocationalism in secondary schooling, policy influences on the implementation of VET in secondary schools in Australia, a statistical description of VET provision Show less
Developing industry linkages: Learning from practice 20 July 2001
By Josie Misko

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages… Show more

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages through a series of case studies. Its particular focus is the hospitality information technology and electrical/electronics industries. Show less
Linkages between vocational education and training… 8 June 2001
By Jihee Choi, Josie Misko, Oanh Phan, Kyeong-Jong Kang

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and… Show more

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and Australia. Its particular focus is on the linkages between training providers and industry in both countries. Researchers from the Korean Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research have collaborated in conducting the research and Show less
Learning and teaching in initial vocational education and… 11 June 2000
By Tony Anderson

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and… Show more

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and training. It also reveals how students engage in learning in education and training, provides a description of current teaching practices, and shows the influences which shape learning and teaching in initial VET. Show less
TAFE, university or work? The early preferences and choices … 11 June 2000
By Richard James

This report investigates the attitudes and aspirations of school students about their… Show more

This report investigates the attitudes and aspirations of school students about their post-secondary education and work. It is based on data from a survey of over 7000 Years 10, 11 and 12 students in NSW, WA and Victoria. The research found that students' intentions are strongly influenced by socio-economic background, geographical location and gender. The study measured socio-economic background Show less
Transition pathways: What happens to students when they… 2 July 1999
By Josie Misko

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
Early school leavers at risk 11 June 1999
By John McIntyre, John Freeland, Bernice Melville, Cristina Schwenke

The key problem explored by this research is whether initial vocational education and training and… Show more

The key problem explored by this research is whether initial vocational education and training and associated support services assist early school leavers to negotiate an effective transition from school to adult roles. The report also examines the gap between provision and demand for VET and associated services barriers, to full access and use of the available programs and services by the Show less

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