Choice, participation, outcomes: women in VET 2003: consultation report

This report draws together the research and consultation undertaken between April 2002 and February 2003 to inform the process to refine the National Women’s Vocational Education and Training Strategy. The report describes the methodology, participants and the findings from each phase of the research and consultation, and then synthesises the key findings in order to map the outcomes from each process against a consistent framework. The key findings are discussed under the following headings: Strategic directions; Initial engagement; Linking to the world of work; Continuing engagement;...  [+] Show more

This report draws together the research and consultation undertaken between April 2002 and February 2003 to inform the process to refine the National Women’s Vocational Education and Training Strategy. The report describes the methodology, participants and the findings from each phase of the research and consultation, and then synthesises the key findings in order to map the outcomes from each process against a consistent framework. The key findings are discussed under the following headings: Strategic directions; Initial engagement; Linking to the world of work; Continuing engagement; Delivery; Image of VET; Research and funding. The contents are: Introduction; Women in VET - future forum; Survey of stakeholders; Document review; Stakeholder interviews; Focus group research; Synthesis of findings. Included as appendices are: Women in VET survey; References.