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...

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...

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.

Tom Karmel and Davinia Wood examine the influence of education and training on the participation of older people in the labour market, and the pay-off of undertaking education and training as an older-person compared to earlier in life. On the whole, the results indicate the more qualifications the better, and education, lifelong learning and training...