Women in VET 2000: at a glance

This publication is a summary update of a more extensive report 'Women in vocational education and training: an analysis of 1996 and 1999 data' [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 66.08]. It presents highlights of the training activity undertaken by women enrolled in Australia's public vocational education and training (VET) sector in 2000. Included are data on student numbers and major characteristics, training activity and employment outcomes. This publication indicates that from 1991 to 2000 the number of women in public VET had increased at a higher rate than the number of men. In 2000...  [+] Show more

This publication is a summary update of a more extensive report 'Women in vocational education and training: an analysis of 1996 and 1999 data' [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 66.08]. It presents highlights of the training activity undertaken by women enrolled in Australia's public vocational education and training (VET) sector in 2000. Included are data on student numbers and major characteristics, training activity and employment outcomes. This publication indicates that from 1991 to 2000 the number of women in public VET had increased at a higher rate than the number of men. In 2000, women participated in public VET on an equitable basis with males, accounting for almost half of all VET students. However the report indicates that gender equity has not yet been achieved in terms of employment outcomes and that the concept of traditionally 'male' and 'female' occupations still exists.