Department for the Economy publishes Further Education Leavers Report

The Department for the Economy has published a report on findings from the Further Education (FE) Leavers Survey 2014/15.

Department for the Economy publishes Further Education Leavers Report

This is Northern Ireland’s second annual survey to assess the destinations and potential benefits to individuals on completing and achieving a regulated qualification at a Further Education College in Northern Ireland. The academic year reported on is 2014/15.

Key Points:

Approximately six months after regulated FE course completion and achievement:

• The proportion of FE Leavers who said their main activity was paid or self-employment had increased from 36.7% before starting the course to 46.7% after FE course completion and achievement.
• Over two-thirds (68.8%) of the FE Leavers in employment were using the skills and knowledge acquired in their FE course at least to some extent in their job.
• Of the FE Leavers who progressed to further learning after their course, most continued their learning at a FE College (71.5%).
• For almost two-thirds (63.1%) of the FE Leavers in learning, their further learning was only possible because of the FE course completed and achieved in 2014/15.
• Most FE Leavers in learning (81.8%) were studying at a higher level than their FE course. 
• Almost all respondents (95.5%) said that their course probably/definitely has had a positive impact on them.

Notes to editors: 

1. The report, key findings, tables (including notes and technical details) and infographic are available to download from the Departments website.  
2. For media enquiries contact DFE Press Office on 028 9052 9604. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07623 974383 and your call will be returned.

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