1. Pathways to Work Proportion of occupations in shortage, Professions, technicians and trades and all SERA occupations, 2007 to 2014 (%)

2. Career and Transition (CAT) WHAT are schools doing? – Formalising Career & Transition Team (CATT) – Mentoring – Other Flexible curriculum, Connected Outcome Groups (COGs), School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (SBATS), Work Experinece

3. Enrolments (‘000), Higher education and vocational education and training, 2008 to 2013

4. Looking Ahead Question the data and information – where do I fit? Response Yes - Strong candidate for university – No - Candidate for university or VET Both is a good choice. When costs are considered the pattern of study below is a good one; – School - VET (Cert III/IV – Dip/Ad Dip) - Uni Yes – Strong candidate for VET (trade or traineeship), alternatively your entitlement through Smart and Skilled. – No – job or other. Am I a diligent focused academic student? Yes/No – Do I also like doing practical stuff? Yes/No I am not in the top group academically, but I would like to work in both a practical and academic setting. What option should I take VET/Uni/both? I prefer to work in a practical setting. Yes/No? STORIES

5. Sam 2015, Y12 AGCAP student at Farrer Agricultural High School. HSC studies include Agriculture and Primary Industries Cert II SBAT 2016 – 17, Cert IV traineeship at Tocal College, 6 months working in the USA in the cotton industry. Sam will also concurrently enrol in Dip/Adv Dip Agriculture. – Total incentives to employer $6500. – Cost to Sam administration fee only. 2017-18, Bachelor of Agrifood Systems, full time, credit from Tocal will account for 50% of the Degree (total HECS debt to Sam 18 months, which he will pay out of earnings). The degree is AQF 7, which means Sam could move into a Masters or PhD.

6. Nick 2006, HSC, 1 band 6 and 2 band 5’s. 2007- 2010, Apprenticeship with Leighton Holdings as a Diesel Fitter 2011-12, Field service for Bucyrus Canada Fort McMurray branch. 2013, Diesel Fitter at Multiple mine sites, own business 2014-2015, Diesel Fitter at White Haven Mine and Welding and fabrication repair jobs on drilling rigs, scrapers and other machinery, own business Assets include 4 houses, plus plant and equipment

7. VET Pathway to University Tocal College – Students entering with band 3 or above performance in Agriculture or Primary industries start at Certificate IV full-time; or part time as a traineeship (I year); Certificate III entry is available of those student not meeting these entry requirements – Diploma/Advanced Diploma which is fully online (can be commenced during Cert IV). Progression to the University of New England is outlined on the Tocal website. Diploma/Advanced Diploma which is fully online University of New England – Bachelor of Agrifood Systems, full time or part time, credit from Tocal will account for 50% of the Degree. Articulation from Tocal Agriculture College, will result in the graduate incurring a lower HECS debt than the conventional pathways but fees are paid directly as you go.Articulation from Tocal Agriculture College

8. Advanced Standing About Advanced Standing – All Australian universities must offer advanced standing for qualifications. – The Bachelor of Agrifood Systems degree at UNE provides one of the most clearly articulated pathways to move from school to university. – Students that take this pathway can greatly reduce their HECs debt.