The ‘placetimemattering’ of aspiration in the Blacktown Learning Community

Figures & data

Table 1. Career choice by education required, Kindergarten Schools 1 and 2.

Educational requirements for career choice	Kinder School 1 N = 54	Kinder School 2 N = 90
Higher education	9 (17%)	25 (28%)
Further education TAFE – (Diploma, Apprenticeship) or Training colleges	20 (37%)	29 (33%)
On-the-job training	11 (20%)	24 (26%)
Fantasy (Princess, Queen, Robot, Superhero)	14 (26%)	12 (13%)

Table 2. Career choice by education required, Year 5 Schools 1 and 2.

Educational requirements for career choice	Year 5 School 1 N = 45	Year 5 School 2 N = 42
Higher education	18 (40%)	32 (76%)
Further education TAFE – (Diploma, Apprenticeship) or Training college	11 (24%)	4 (9%)
On-the-job training	16 (36%)	5 (12%)
Fantasy (Princess, Queen, Robot, Superhero)		1 (2%)