VET and Entrepreneurship

Résumé du livre

The terms "entrepreneurship" and "enterprise" are two related, yet distinct, concepts, with definitions not always universally agreed. Enterprising behaviour can be characterised as an active approach to problem-solving, learning and professional development and such behaviour can be applied broadly, such as in the workplace or in self-employment. Entrepreneurship, in this research, is defined as the establishment of firms through the use of innovative products or services, or the organisation of work, and can occur in any industry. Entrepreneurship is an important component of the Australian economy, given its capacity to generate significant employment opportunities. While the role of education in developing skills for entrepreneurship has attracted an increased focus internationally, how the vocational education and training (VET) system contributes to entrepreneurship in Australia has received very limited research attention. This overview, drawing largely on Scott-Kemmis (2017), looks at the role VET currently plays in developing the skills of entrepreneurs, and how this may be further developed in the future.