The Role of Vocational Education and Training in the Labour Market Outcomes of People with Disabilities

Published 11th February 2010 - By Cain Polidano & Kostas Mavromaras


Low levels of education generally among people with a disability is one of the factors contributing to their lower rate of labour market participation.

What role vocational education and training (VET) plays in ameliorating this is the focus of this report. Using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics of Australia surveys, the report finds that for people who are not working, completing a VET qualification does increase the chance of employment and more so for people with a disability.

To read the report in full go to http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2215.html

 


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