Effective measures for school-to-work transition in the vocational education system: Lessons from Australia and Korea
Authors:
Tae-Hwa Jung, Josie Misko, Kisung Lee, Susan Dawe, Sun Yee Hong, Kwan-Choon Lee
Publication date:
14 May 2004
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Careers and pathways > Pathways to work
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Apprentices and trainees
VET in context > International aspects of VET > General
VET system > Policy and reform > Training reform
ISBN:
1 920895 61 2 print; 1 920895 62 0 web
The importance of close connections between vocational education and training (VET) systems and industry is highlighted in this report. The report finds that any system of entry-level training, which aims to help students make a successful transition from school to work, must have support mechanisms and frameworks in place to enable accurate assessment of industry and labour market needs.
From Australia's perspective, the Korean experience provides useful insights to improving school retention rates, and establishing formal pathways for VET students who are not undertaking apprenticeships and traineeships. From the Korean perspective, useful lessons include developing inter-sectoral linkages between industry and education, applying flexible teaching and training methods, implementing a national qualifications framework, and introducing apprenticeship-type arrangements.
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