Introduction
Framework Structure
Download the Framework IntroductionThe Career and Transition Services Framework, developed by the MCEETYA Taskforce on Transition from School, presents a range of options which could be implemented to support young people in making effective transitions through school and between school and post-school destinations. At the July 2003 meeting of MCEETYA, Ministers agreed to promote the Framework as a tool to assist jurisdictions in planning for and providing services to support and prepare young people to make successful transitions. The Framework draws together a range of effective strategies, programs and activities that education and training authorities, schools, community service providers, government agencies and industry bodies can implement in ways appropriate to their organisational circumstances and priorities. Many of these strategies are already in varying stages of implementation in jurisdictions, while others are the subject of continuing exploration. The Framework is a guide for all jurisdictions, as well as the non-government sector and other practitioners, when developing and progressing strategies for the transition years. The strategies are premised on the belief that young people achieve greater success in their transitions when there is shared responsibility across a range of stakeholders. The Framework expands upon many of the concepts in the Ministerial Declaration STEPPING FORWARD - improving pathways for all young people and its Action Plan. Framework StructureThe Framework is underpinned by a number of key objectives and a set of operating principles. It comprises the following ten elements: - Learning Pathways Plan
- Transition Plan and Portfolio
- Exit Plan
- Follow-up Support
- Career Education
- Brokerage: Vocational Education & Training (VET), Structured Workplace
- Learning, Vocational Education
- Career Information, Guidance and Counselling
- Brokerage: Placement or Referral
- Individual Support Approaches
- Monitoring and Tracking
The Framework recognises the responsibility of the community as a whole to work together to support young people in their transitions. It outlines a community partnerships approach to support the implementation of the strategies through the building of Local Support Networks. Download the FrameworkCareer and Transition Services Framework (230 kb) LinksMinisterial Declaration STEPPING FORWARD - improving pathways for all young people | 
