Sweet 16: life chances and school to work transitions

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24 July 2007The transition from school to further training and employment is generally seen as a crucial aspect of the life course, but one that can differ across different socio-economic groups. The Brotherhood of St Laurence’s longitudinal study, the Life Chances Study, provides data to explore the experiences of a diverse group of Australian-born young people. The study commenced in 1990 with 167 children born in that year. By the end of 2006 some of the participants, now 16 year olds, were making crucial decisions about their futures.

This paper from the 2007 Australian Social Policy Conference draws on both the longitudinal data and the new data of stage 8 of the study to explore:



• What are the differences in school engagement and family life for the 16 year olds who have grown up in low-income families and those in higher income families?


• What are the links to the workforce for those who have left school early and those still at school?


• What is the history and current situation of the 16 year olds who have already left school?

Implications of the findings for policy and building resilience are outlined.

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