Initial work and education experiences of early school leavers: a comparative study of Australia and the United States

In recent years, vocational education and training programs have been introduced into senior secondary schools, increasing the focus on workplace experience and workplace learning. This research, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) forms part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), studying the progress of several groups of young Australians as they move from school into post-secondary education and/or work.

This research report examines the experiences of early school leavers from the USA and Australia in the first two years beyond secondary school. Similarities and differences are analysed and reasons for differences commented on.

Further publications arising from this research program may be found at: TD/TNC 56.13; TD/TNC 56.14; TD/TNC 56.15; TD/TNC 56.16; TD/TNC 59.91; TD/TNC 59.139; TD/TNC 59.140; TD/TNC 59.141.

In recent years, vocational education and training programs have been introduced into senior secondary schools, increasing the focus on workplace experience and workplace learning. This research, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) forms part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), studying the progress of several groups of young Australians as they move from school into post-secondary education and/or work.

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