Youth transitions: what the research tells us

The success of young people making the transition from school to work depends on many factors, some of which rest with the individual and others which are beyond their control. The COAG Reform Council is sponsoring a conference to examine good practice in the school-to-work transition, focusing on policy interventions and practices designed to address three broad themes: Overcoming any constraints posed by the social and economic context; Improving institutional arrangements within the education and training sector, the labour market and the income support system; and Developing young...  [+] Show more

The success of young people making the transition from school to work depends on many factors, some of which rest with the individual and others which are beyond their control. The COAG Reform Council is sponsoring a conference to examine good practice in the school-to-work transition, focusing on policy interventions and practices designed to address three broad themes: Overcoming any constraints posed by the social and economic context; Improving institutional arrangements within the education and training sector, the labour market and the income support system; and Developing young people’s capabilities to navigate the transition to adulthood. This background paper draws out key considerations under each theme and in doing so provides a discussion starter for the conference. It draws primarily on research undertaken using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY).

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