Vocational pathways to employment: a review of VET for school students

South Australia's Training and Skills Commission estimates that over the five years to 2022, around 247,000 qualifications will need to be delivered to meet the skills requirements of South Australian businesses and of the top 50 occupations with the most growth over the coming years, 82 per cent will need vocational education and training (VET) qualifications rather than a bachelor degree from University. The South Australian government has committed to strengthening vocational pathways from school to employment to help all young people realise their full potential. Now more than ever we need to raise the status of skilled and technical qualifications to ensure that we are investing in areas that meet our State's skills needs and provide great career opportunities for more young people. This paper highlights the issues and seeks community and stakeholder feedback on how they can be addressed to unlock the value of VET for students, employers and the South Australian economy. This work will inform a VET for Schools Policy which will articulate our approach to ensuring school students have access to high quality vocational pathways.

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