Students opt for university over VET

11/12/2014 by

NCVER     |     11 December 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The introduction of the uncapped demand-driven system for universities is seemingly driving changes in participation in tertiary education, with far fewer young people undertaking vocational education and training (VET) in favour of higher education, according to a report published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Young people in education and training 2013. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......…… The report showed 55.4% of 15 to 19 year olds are at school; 15.6% are in higher education; 5.1% are undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship; and 5.3% are enrolled in … [Read more...]

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