The Federal Government provides a package of funding measures to promote effective and reliable pathways for students from schooling to employment. Funds are to be used to support program for school students who combine study towards a senior secondary certificate with nationally recognised, accredited, vocational education and training. School to Work package announced in the 1996-97 Budget. Funds will be available for four years from 1997 to 2000 and are intended to supplement those provided by school authorities for VET in schools to support an anticipated expansion and a focus on delivery of part-time apprenticeships and traineeships in schools. These Principles and Guidelines outline the accountability requirements and specify principles upon which use of the funds must be based.
Program provides funds for vocational education in schools.
Approximately two-thirds of the funds are allocated each year to State and Territory education authority for the development and implementation of programs which enable industry and VET personnel to deliver and assist in the delivery of VET courses in schools. Approximately one-third of the funds will be directed to strategic projects to support the expansion of VET in schools and school to work pathways. The development and trial of an education business partnership award. The implementation of a Rotary Work Observation Program. For 1998-99, funding is to be directed to regions where the impact of the Youth Allowance is expected to be greatest.