To ensure WA businesses are able to access a strong and suitably skilled pipeline of workers, it is essential that young people continue to see VET as an attractive and viable option.
With this in mind, the Board conducted a series of facilitated consultations with young people aged 18–24 who were undertaking, or had recently completed, a VET qualification. Over the course of seven roundtable discussions, the Board sought to gain a deep understanding of young people’s views and experiences of the VET sector and explore opportunities to further enhance their engagement and experiences in the VET system.
Mobilising WA’s Future: Young people in VET report
The Board’s findings are presented in our Mobilising WA’s Future: Young people in VET report, released in June 2023, and are focused on the key themes of:
- engagement and exposure to VET;
- changing the perception of VET; and
- VET delivery and support.
State Government response
In June 2023, the State Government released its response to this report.
The response details existing and future strategies, initiative, programs and actions to explore and support the report's findings and recommendations that enhance access to career education and VET pathways for secondary students.
