Memorandum to Schools 49/2008
4 June 2008
Post Year 12 Destination Data Publication — On Track
The Year 12 destination data, collected through the On Track 2008 Survey will be published in The Age and Herald Sun daily newspapers on Monday 16 June 2008, in alphabetical order including government and non government schools and other education providers. The 2008 survey shows an ongoing increase in student participation as measured by response rates.
The data will show the range of opportunities that students are taking up with the support of their education providers. The results will highlight the broad range of pathways available to young people including university, Vocational Education and Training with TAFE colleges or other providers, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment.
Post Year 12 Destination data for your school will be available in VASS on Wednesday 11 June 2008. All data is provided in confidence to schools and embargoed from public release until Monday 16 June 2008.
VASS Administrators can download the file using the menu SYSTEM ADMIN → Downloads. In the Key Words box enter ON TRACK and click on the <Find> button. In the File Description box, select the file Post Year 12 Destination Data Publication 2007and click on the <Download> button. The file will open in .pdf format.
Notes to assist interpretation of the data are included in this memorandum. In addition, some commonly asked questions and answers about the On Track survey are also attached.
Help Desk
Any queries about the 2008 On Track Survey information should be addressed to Dr Trish Corrie, On Track Project Manager in the Data and Evaluation Division, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, on Ph 9637 2802.
Schools are strongly advised to use the Help button on the appropriate screen for information regarding the use of specific VASS menus and functions. Any queries regarding the VASS should be directed to the Administrative Support Unit on 9651 4482 or 1800 827 721.Please leave a message if we are unable to answer your call. Alternatively, fax enquiries to (03) 9651 4551 or e-mail to vass.support@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Publication Of 2008 Post Year 12 Destinations and FAQ on the publication of On Track destination data (DOC - 84KB)
