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The Labour Market Effects of Vocational Education and Training in Australia

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  • Wang-Sheng Lee

    (Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne)

  • Michael B. Coelli

    (Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne)

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We provide estimates of the effects of completing a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification on several labour market outcomes: earnings from employment, plus the probabilities of being employed, being employed full-time if employed, and being employed in a permanent position. Estimates are provided for 1993, 1997, 2001 and 2005. The estimation methodology is based on matched comparisons of persons at each level of VET qualifications separately with Year 12 completers and non-completers. We find that compared to Year 12 completers, there is little benefit from obtaining certificate level qualifications, but there are positive employment and earnings outcomes associated with obtaining diploma level qualifications. Compared to non-completers of Year 12, however, there are benefits from obtaining any kind of VET qualification, including the lower level Certificate I/II qualifications.

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  • Wang-Sheng Lee & Michael B. Coelli, 2010. "The Labour Market Effects of Vocational Education and Training in Australia," Melbourne Institute Working Paper Series wp2010n01, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne.
    • Handle: RePEc:iae:iaewps:wp2010n01
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    5. Celeste K. Carruthers & Christopher Jepsen, 2020. "Vocational Education: An International Perspective," CESifo Working Paper Series 8718, CESifo.
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    7. Lerman, Robert I., 2013. "Skill Development in Middle Level Occupations: The Role of Apprenticeship Training," IZA Policy Papers 61, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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    9. Leigh, Andrew, 2024. "Returns to Education in Australia 2001-2022," IZA Discussion Papers 17025, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    10. Cain Polidano & Chris Ryan, 2016. "Long-Term Outcomes from Australian Vocational Education," Melbourne Institute Working Paper Series wp2016n35, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne.

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