VET in Schools
Vocational Eduation and Training in Schools (VETiS) is seen as a critical area for action in the service industries due to the involvement of a significant number of Australian students and the recent rapid growth of VETiS programs. While there has been huge growth in the participation numbers, there is increasing concern about the quality of VETiS delivery and, particularly, lack of employment outcomes.
Demographics, economic growth, competitiveness and increased skill requirements are creating even greater demand for skilled youth in Australia. Today's younger generations have more opportunities, and therefore have become 'cherry pickers', which has consequences for the services industries as they are often seen as a short term, second-rate career choice.
In response to industry concerns about 'hollow' qualifications and lack of appropriate response and action from School Boards of Studies, Service Skills Australia (SSA) agreed to undertake a national consultation to create a clear industry position on how to maximise the career pathway and employment outcomes from VET in Schools (VETiS) programs relating to the services industries. The SSA VETiS project aims to provide clear guidance and resources to maximise the career pathways and employment outcomes for youth from VETiS programs relating to the services industries.
You can read the project report and recommendations here: VET in Schools Final Report
