Edition 59, August 2008

Report finds mismatch between VET qualifications and jobs

A new report has been released which explores the issue of how vocational education and training (VET) is actually used in the labour market, in particular the match between what people study and the jobs they get.

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) paper states that the match is pretty poor in most occupational groups with the exception of the trades.

However, the paper concludes that the mismatch reflects the generic nature of VET rather than wastage. This view is reached because a relatively high percentage of graduates report their training is relevant even though they do not end up in their intended occupation.

To view the report visit www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2013.html#Summary_information

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