This publication presents a summary of results from a national survey of students who undertook vocational education and training at a technical and further education institute during 2003. The survey collects information about the students' general characteristics, employment outcomes, and satisfaction with their training. Also presented are the longer-term training outcomes for 15- to 24-year-olds...

The introduction of vocational education and training within the senior secondary curriculum was designed to broaden student choices beyond subjects which predominantly led to university, and to provide alternative pathways to tertiary education and work. Nhi Nguyen provides information about senior secondary school students undertaking vocational education and training during 2003, either through VET in...

This book of research readings explores the role Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector can fulfill to assist business innovation. Contributors consider the implications of innovation for Australian workers and identify the VET sector's contribution, as well as evaluating elements of the national innovation system currently missing or under-emphasised.

A highly skilled workforce is widely viewed as essential for prosperity in economies characterised by rapid technological change. However, the development of high level skills across the workforce is expensive and requires major investment from individuals, governments and employers. Sue Richardson explores an alternative approach to estimating Australian employers' contribution to skills development of the...

In this paper Tom Karmel aims to establish the importance of vocational education and training (VET) to young people in South Australia in Adelaide and regional areas. It finds that VET, as a substitute of continuing school, is important in Adelaide and regional areas, although it is more important in non-metropolitan areas. Further, lower socio-economic...