4.3: Education Sector
A strong education sector. Other Information:
A strong education sector and quality education outcomes are the foundation of a strong modern economy. Higher education levels
provide more skilled workers, increase participation in the economy, drive higher capital and labour productivity, contribute
to social and cultural welfare, and encourage investment and innovation. Education has always been a priority for the ACT
Government, as demonstrated by significant investments to create high-quality learning environments in our schools, provide
students with state-of-the-art computing facilities, increase vocational training options, and provide learning opportunities
for all Canberrans. This investment has helped ensure that educational outcomes in the ACT are the best in Australia. The
ACT has the highest Year 12 retention rate in Australia and in 2007, 71.0 per cent of ACT residents aged 25 to 64 had post-school
qualifications, compared to the national average of 59.4 per cent. The ACT Government is committed to improving on this already
outstanding record to secure the economic future of the ACT. Building on these investments, we will work to strengthen the
education sector by finding ways to encourage more international students to study in the ACT, improve links within the education
and knowledge sectors, increase learning opportunities for all Canberrans, and retain knowledge in the ACT.
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