A state-wide system of structured transition training, e.g. apprenticeships and traineeships, combining work and formal education and training, should be developed within the context of the qualifications framework.

The approach could combine broad-based VET in a public or private education and training institution with subsidised work in relevant fields to form an integrated transition system from training to employment. By linking it to the qualifications framework, participants would have the opportunity to progress to more advanced areas of education, training or employment if they wanted to. The approach could be integrated with other employment programmes.

The programme should act as a 'stepping stone' into primary labour market jobs. It should also improve and increase broad-based work-related training and improve the 'life chances' of the participants. The programme should raise the status of many of the jobs involved. The target group must include both employed and unemployed people because many jobs offer essentially unstable employment and few training opportunities.