Early School Leavers: Who Are They, Why Do They Leave, and What Are the Consequences?

Gary N Marks, Julie McMillan

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Abstract

Changes in the youth labour market mean that that pathway from school to work is no longer so clearly defined. This paper addresses three broad issues: (1) In the late 1990s, who left school before the completion of Year 12? Are the sociodemographic factors which exerted an influence in the past still influencing the educational pathways of young people? (2) What are the reasons given by young people for leaving school early? (3) What are the consequences of school non-completion in the immediate post-school years?

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2001 - Understanding Youth Pathways - ACER Research Conference Proceedings -
Duration: 1 Jan 2001 → …

Conference

Conference2001 - Understanding Youth Pathways - ACER Research Conference Proceedings
Period1/01/01 → …

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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