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The Victorian Government's Back to Work (BTW) combines social and economic objectives. The Fund has invested in innovative approaches to vocational skills development so that work-ready job seekers are well matched to job opportunities. With particular attention to equity outcomes for disadvantaged job seekers, BTW recognises that the personal benefits of vocational training are best realised by developing skills that make direct contributions to improved productivity in contemporary workplaces.

These case studies demonstrate how Victoria's TAFE institutes and dual sector universities deploy their expertise to respond to students' aspirations, industry skill needs, community expectations and government policy goals. The case studies are: Industry needs driving training program design - Back to Work at Box Hill Institute; Energising networks and valuing the evidence - Back to Work at Holmesglen and Chisholm Institute; Paddock to Plate - Paddock to Plate Back to Work at Federation Training; Familiarising participants with IT work and workplaces - Back to Work at Victoria Polytechnic; There is no single pathway to work - Back to Work at Wodonga TAFE.

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Marrung is a strategy to ensure that all Indigenous Victorians achieve their learning aspirations. The Marrung education plan is aimed at improving performance and success of Indigenous students in Victoria and close the gap in their educational outcomes. The plan outlines the principles that underpin the approach to be employed in meeting Marrung's vision and the actions that will contribute to achieving the desired outcomes. Show less

This report provides background research to support the development of a training and employment intervention for young unemployed Victorians. It draws upon literature and information from a range of sources to provide context for youth unemployment; an overview of present and future employment opportunities at the national and local levels; and evidence regarding the effectiveness of programs which seek to support young people's transitions from school to work.

The report commences by outlining the broad challenges faced by young jobseekers, and by those seeking to mitigate youth unemployment. Section two presents an overview of the changing nature of the labour market, and the expectations of employers. Section three draws lessons from research about the provision of vocational training to young people, identifying 'what works' in preparing young people to gain employment through the use of formal vocational training. Section four focuses on factors that are most likely to enable or inhibit a young person's transition into sustainable employment. Of particular importance here are effective work experience programs and how to engage employers. It concludes with some lessons from the experiences of apprentices and trainees about how to improve retention of young people in employment. Each section presents information from a range of settings - international, national and local (specifically the south eastern region of Melbourne). The report notes that understanding this range of contexts is essential to addressing the opportunities and challenges in attempting to support young people into work.

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The Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFEB) is a statutory body established in 1991. Its mission is to increase the educational participation and attainment of adults, improve social cohesion and boost the human and social capital of Victoria. Its vision is for the adult, community and further education (ACFE) sector to be recognised as a critical contributor to the prosperity of Victoria by improving transitions to further education and employment. This document outlines the strategic priorities and actions for achieving this vision. The four priorities for 2016-19 were: Mobilising resources to ensure access to high quality programs; Supporting pathways to further education or employment; Establishing high visibility and the reputation of pre-accredited training; and Strengthening the capacity of providers.

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The strategic priorities document for 2020 to 2025 is available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 139.375. Show less