This paper addresses the issue of Vocational Education and Training in Schools - an issue that has recently attracted significant political attention particularly in light of current national skills shortage in Australia. Specifically, it investigates secondary school students' perceptions of VET in Schools [VETiS]. It also explores the factors influencing their decision-making in relation to VETiS - that is, why one might choose, or choose not, to enrol in a VETiS course of study. In view of the findings presented, the paper argues that VET, and more particularly VETiS, is experiencing an "image problem" - one underscored by the need for curriculum design and delivery reform - and suggests that there is much work still to be done on the VET agenda.
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