School to TAFE
Great opportunities exist for you to gain vocational skills while you are still at school.
According to a recent survey completed by the University of Melbourne, students who undertake vocational education and training (VET) in schools have better education and employment outcomes. Go to VET Report
To build on the success of the VET in schools program, the NSW Government is implementing a series of innovative initiatives. These include:
According to a recent survey completed by the University of Melbourne, students who undertake vocational education and training (VET) in schools have better education and employment outcomes. Go to VET Report
To build on the success of the VET in schools program, the NSW Government is implementing a series of innovative initiatives. These include:
- introducing school based apprenticeships as part of the HSC in industry areas, including trade skill shortage areas, in NSW schools in 2007
- establishing 25 trade schools across the state
- increasing the flexibility of school based traineeships, particularly by offering the new Board of Studies endorsed course, Industry-based Learning
- piloting VET in schools for students in Years 9 and 10 in 2006 and 2007.