Supporting women to achieve VET-based careers – Discussion Paper

Supporting women to achieve VET-based careers –Discussion Paper

This submission is being made by the National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW). This submission to the discussion paper has been written in partnership with other women’s organisations.

Recommendations

1. Better education about sexual harassment in VET colleges and TAFEs, and in workplaces for workers, employers, students and providers.
2. A co-ordinated approach to funding must also be a priority
3. VET initiatives must be crafted to target women who are more likely to face barriers to employment or career development.
4. Co-ordinated courses that articulate into diplomas and university level qualifications
5. Collection of data on enrolment and completion of women in VET-based education evaluated annually on a national basis.
6. Improved childcare on campus, transport and career advice services7.In order to address gender segregation in the care sector, there should be targeted programs to attract men into that sector.