1.1.E.05 Early school leaver (YA)

Usage

This definition applies to YA (job seeker).

Definition

An early school leaver is a person who:

• is less than 22 years old, and
• has not completed the final year of secondary school, or an equivalent level of education (Certificate Level II and above), and
• is not undertaking full-time study.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'early school leaver'

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Last reviewed: 2 July 2012