TY - Report AU - Johanna Wyn AU - Helen Stokes AU - Debra Tyler PY - 2004 T1 - Stepping stones: TAFE and ACE program development for early school leavers PB - National Centre for Vocational Education Research DO - https://doi.org/APO-8326 UR - https://apo.org.au/node/8326 AB - The adult and community (ACE) sector and technical and futher education (TAFE) institutes provide programs for young people which re-connect them to education. In this report Johanna Wyn, Helen Stokes and Debra Tyler suggest these programs and settings are considered effective pathways for some young people who have left school early. The researchers found students are attracted to the programs by key features, including the quality of relationships between students and staff, flexible mode of delivery, choice of study areas, and opportunities for personal autonomy. ER -