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Download fileTAFE IT graduates: the puzzle of poor employment outcomes
journal contribution
posted on 2017-05-05, 01:20 authored by Kinnaird, BobRecent surveys of the employment status of TAFE IT graduates show a high proportion are unemployed six months after completing their course. Unemployment rates are particularly high for graduates without previous work experience. This is a puzzling outcome given employer complaints about shortages of IT specialists. This article explores the causes of this situation and offers some policy responses.
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