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Minimum school leaving age to be lifted to 17
The Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, has announced that an amendment to the Education and Training Reform Act will lift the minimum school leaving age from 16 to 17. Ms Pike said that from January next year all Victorian students will be required to complete Year 10 and remain in some form of education, training or employment until the age of 17.Research shows that young people who stay in education and training significantly boost their career prospects and have a better chance of experiencing all the benefits that come with a good education.
In Victoria, students can choose from a range of academic and applied learning options, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). Students can also undertake the popular Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools program as part of their VCE or VCAL.
In 2008, the percentage of young people who had completed year 12 or equivalent rose to 88.7 per cent – up from 81.8 per cent in 2000, an increase of 6.9% per cent.
All States and Territories will next year implement the National Youth Participation Requirement, which includes a mandatory requirement for students to complete Year 10 or an equivalent and be in some form of education, training or employment until the age of 17.
VCE links
Victorian Curriculum and Assesment Authority
You
will find lots of useful information here, including past exams,
examiners reports, VCE exam timetables and much more. This is an
essential site for all VCE students.
Careers links
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
Describes over 500 occupations and her education and training requirements.
www.goingtouni.gov.au
Information about going to uni for current and prospective students.
www.year12whatnext.gov.au
Tips and advice about different options after school.
www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs
Includes online videos about Australians working in jobs they are passionate about.
www.australia.gov.au/australianapprenticeships
Learn more about Australian Apprenticeships and the benefits of combining practical work and training.
www.graduatecareers.com.au
Employment and career opportunities for graduates.
www.myfuture.edu.au
An online service to help you to explore and plan your career.
Other links
www.youngaustralians.orgThe foundation for Young Australians is an independant national organisation that funds and works in partnership with youth-led initiatives.
