Few studies have tracked youth transition beyond the immediate post-school period or have looked at the longer-term outcomes of post-school programs. This study reports the findings of a case study investigating links between an industry-specific school vocational education and training (VET) program and subsequent work transitions to the building and construction industry. It provides important insights into the early career experiences of young people. The program under consideration--the Family of Trades--is a one-year cross-sectoral school VET program auspiced by the building and construction industry in Western Australia. The program operated in schools in the south-east metropolitan region of Perth between 1999 and 2001. In this program, Year 11 students, drawn from up to seven schools (government and nongovernment) attended the local technical and further education (TAFE) campus for one day a week for one semester to receive trade instruction in four building and construction trades. In the second semester, 120 hours of structured work experience were undertaken in one of these trades. The report identifies positive short- and longer-term outcomes of the Family of Trades program and clearly demonstrates that the program was instrumental in assisting career decision-making and entry to work. The findings suggest some tentative relationships between the the school VET program and school-to-work transition can be identified. That is, among other things, the young people in this study: (1) acquired or consolidated an interest in the building and construction industry as a result of the program; (2) were provided with the opportunity to explore the industry's scope and employment potential; (3) were familiarised with the industry-related employment and training options; (4) expressed high job satisfaction in the industry, and indeed, in the trades they had chosen; and (5) generally enjoyed good relationships with management and supervisors. (Contains 24 tables and 5 tables.)