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What makes vocational training programs in schools work?: a study of New South Wales and Queensland schools

This project investigated the views of various stakeholder groups in relation to school-based vocational education ... Show more
This project investigated the views of various stakeholder groups in relation to school-based vocational education and training (VET) programs (that is, any VET subject or course taken by a senior secondary student while enrolled in Years 11 and 12 at school) in ten New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland schools over a three-year period, from 2000 to 2002. In particular, it examined the objectives and expected outcomes of VET in Schools programs for four stakeholder groups: students; school VET coordinators; trainers; and employers. The research found that, at a broad level, the two main objectives of these school-based VET programs - facilitating the transition between school and work, and providing a highly skilled workforce - were common to governments, schools and other training organisations, students, and employers. There was, however, considerable diversity at the local level in the implementation of the school-based VET programs. The approach to VET was influenced by factors as diverse as government policies, resources available within a school or community, parental perceptions, and the strength of community networks. Show less

Authors: Porter, Janet

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Queensland ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Students; Vocational education and training; Outcomes ... [+] Show more

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What makes vocational training programs in schools work?: a study of New South Wales and Queensland schools