- Title
- A possible me? Inspiring learning among regional young people for the future world of work
- Creator
- Glowrey, Cheryl; Levy, Stuart; Green, Monica; Fletcher, Anna; Plunkett, Margaret
- Date
- 2023
- Type
- Text; Book chapter
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/202140
- Identifier
- vital:19637
- Identifier
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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5008-7_8
- Identifier
- ISBN:9789811950087
- Abstract
- This chapter examines discourses that address the obstacles confronting regional youth transitioning to the future world of work (WoW). Mainstream discourses associated with cultural capital and youth aspirations tend to be deficit focused, highlighting perceived challenges and limitations. As such, this chapter adopts new lenses using possible selves and self-determination theories to inform strategic approaches to support youth transitions into the future WoW in the Latrobe Valley, Australia. These support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, Quality Education, which promotes educational opportunities that contribute towards a progressive and healthy society. They also link closely to SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth. It is widely accepted that schools, families, industries and communities in partnership have vital roles in preparing young people for the changing WoW and their future lives. The literature informing this chapter identified that interventions to sustain Middle Years student aspirations require active rather than passive experiences with the WoW and are particularly pertinent for regions such as the Latrobe Valley, as they transition away from trades related work roles to an uncertain future. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Relation
- Inclusion, equity, diversity, and social justice in education: a critical exploration of the sustainable development goals Chapter 8 p. 109-124
- Rights
- All metadata describing materials held in, or linked to, the repository is freely available under a CC0 licence
- Rights
- Copyright © The Author(s)
- Subject
- Middle years; Possible me theory; Regional; Self-determination theory; World of work
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