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National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions. Reform of schooling through collaborative efforts with the States and Territories, to improve educational outcomes. National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions.
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National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions Reform of schooling through collaborative efforts with the States and Territories, to improve educational outcomes
National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions On the 30th April COAG agreed on a “Compact for Youth” on Youth Attainment and Transitions. This Agreement was for States and Territories to achieve an attainment rate of 90 per cent by 2015 for young people aged 15-24. Attainment Rate meaning: • A Year 12 Certificate by a Board of Studies (WACE); or • An equivalent qualification e.g. International Baccalaureate or • Certificate II or higher qualification issued by an RTO
National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions The current suite of Federal Government Career Development programs include: • On-the-job training commitment • Local Community Partnerships (LCPs) (213 regions- 23 in WA): structured workplace learning, career and transition support, adopt a school. • Mentors for our students commitment • Regional Industry Career Advisors (RICAs) • National Industry Career Specialists (NICS) • Youth Pathways (100 regions) • Connections (60 sites) • Youth Linx • National Career Development The current programs are being consolidatedand streamlined into 4 new elements and will conclude on the 31st December 2009 The Commonwealth will transfer responsibility to States and Territories over time in the 3 key elements
National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions Funding 2010 to 2013:Funding will be provided to schools under the National Partnerships Agreement with new guidelines and criteria for funding Funding in 2009: Quality on the Job Workplace Learning
National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions Funding in 2010 to 2013: Funding will be provided to schools under the National Partnerships Agreement with new guidelines and criteria for funding Funding in 2009 Quality on the Job Workplace Learning
National Partnership on Youth Attainment and Transitions DET WA have also called for tenders for 12 Career Centres to act as service providers. These will complement the work of the School Business community Partnership Brokersand replace the current 23 Employment Directions (EDN) service providers