Table of Contents

The boundaries and functions of post-school education: Why solving ongoing problems with the nqf matters. The impact of youth unemployment: The challenges unemployment imposes on youth; the challenge of youth-to-work transitions - an international perspective; the further education and training landscape in South Africa; a statistical overview of further education and training colleges; strengthening the capacity of FET colleges to meet the needs of young people; higher education and an expanded post-school education system. Skills development and training in South Africa: Trends in training in South Africa; key issues in the assessment of South Africa's national skills development strategy. Conclusions and recommendations: Opening the doors of learning? Viewing the post-school education and training landscape from a youth perspective.