VET in schools: towards a model for Year 12 & 13 in New Zealand schools
This project will look at the current state of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools with the goal of producing a compelling business case for change. The outputs will be a systems gap analysis and a business case to advance a consistent and equitable model for VET in schools for Year 12 & 13 students in New Zealand.
The issue
There are several issues with the current delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools, including:
· Career pathways in construction and infrastructure are frequently overlooked.
· Funding streams are complex and vary between schools.
· Outdated mental models persist regarding students not perceived as "academic" being directed towards trade pathways.
Intended outcomes
There are two outputs for this project, being completed at the same time
· Systems gap analysis: using the six conditions of change, the system gaps analysis will help identify the key issues within the system, the barriers in place, the mental models and importantly what the issues are that are holding the problems in place.
· Business case: this output will create the case to reimagine VET in schools. The key questions:
- If we were creating VET in schools today, what it would be like?
- What is the ideal state in 2024 from the perspective of schools, learners and industry?
The steps
Step one: Discovery phase
- Desktop research, looking at current VET delivery models in New Zealand and overseas
Step two: Diagnose phase
- Thematic analysis – analysing and synthesising key themes from the discovery phase
- Systems change analysis and identifying levers for change.
Step three: Reimagine phase
- Identify the ideal mechanisms/interventions to close the gaps and pull on the levers for change that have been identified
- Produce a compelling business case for change.
Project status and expected delivery date: in progress – October 2024
Lead organisation: ConCOVE
Contract Research organisation: ThinkPlace
Project Status: In Progress
Contract Research Organisation: ConCOVE
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