Building learning communities: Partnerships, social capital and VET performance

This study by Janelle Allison, Scott Gorringe, Justine Lacey examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its project-based activities and partnerships, on the development of sustainable communities in regional Australia. It finds that VET plays a critical role as the entry point to learning and builds considerable social and other forms of capital in regional communities. The study points to new opportunities to integrate these assets into strategic regional development