A report on the fate of the ACT’s school leavers in 2017 has revealed that 93 per cent either took up a job or continued studying.
The report, ACT Post School Destinations and Pathways in 2018 summarises the work and study status of 2017 Year 12 graduates and school leavers, also finding that 59 per cent were studying in 2018 and a further 29 per cent intended to start some study in the next two years.
It found that a total of 77 per cent of those who graduated in 2017 were employed in 2018, compared with 64 per cent of school leavers.
Announcing the figures, Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Yvette Berry said all the work that went into education and more broadly, youth work and support work, was about setting up young people for success after school.
“School leaders, teachers and support staff work every day to equip students for success when they leave school,” Ms Berry said.
“This support was appreciated by those who graduated, with 85 per cent reporting that they found Year 11 and 12 worthwhile.”
She said the value of completing an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate was highlighted by the longer-term data.
“The results from a longitudinal survey of 2015 Year 12 graduates and school leavers show that, on average, young people who complete Year 12 have more positive employment and study outcomes in the first two years after leaving school,” the Minister said.
