Supporting youth in vocational education : transitions, inclusion and resilience / Marianne Teräs, Janne Kontio, Lázaro Moreno Herrera, Petros Gougoulakis, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Teräs, Marianne, 1961- editor.

Kontio, Janne, 1981- editor.

Moreno Herrera, Lázaro, 1964- editor.

Gougoulakis, Petros, 1958- editor.

Series:

Palgrave studies in technical and vocational education and training

Palgrave studies in technical and vocational education and training, 2948-1686

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocational education.

Vocational school students.

Vocational Education.

Medical Subjects:

Vocational Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (some color).

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2026]

Summary:

"This edited book brings together novel studies that address the real-world challenges young vocational students and teachers face as they navigate the complexities of education and work. The chapters highlight the importance of evidence-based practice in vocational systems and schools in different countries in Europe and beyond. Several chapters also take a comparative approach, comparing different aspects of vocational education and training between various countries. Commitment to advancing vocational education and training ensures that young people, particularly those who are vulnerable or in transition, are equipped with the skills, motivation, abilities and competences needed to thrive in the modern workforce. Chapters shed light on environments where competence meets opportunity, building a resilient and diverse human capital ready to shape the future. The book emphasises the value of technical and vocational education and training in preparing for working life, equipping educators, researchers and policymakers with the tools to prepare young people for success in a rapidly evolving job market"-- Springer Nature Link.

Contents:

Preparing youth for transitions to postsecondary education and work in the United States: A system review of implementation and participation / Victor M. Hernandez-Gantes

Enhancing the standing of vocational education through social partnerships: An Australian case study / Sarojni Choy

A growth trajectory for vulnerable youths in Flanders / Ewoud De Sadeleer & Thaïs Depauw

Multiprofessional transition management at vocational schools in Germany – A task of organisational development to strengthen the professional integration of young adults / Monique Ratermann-Busse & Chantal Mose

Dropout in vocational education and training: Risk factors and guidance measures to avoid it. A comparative survey of the countries Germany, Portugal, and Spain / Marisol Galdames Calderón, Vivian Harberts, Rita Cadima & Sandrina Milhano

A comparative analysis study on substance abuse between students in basic vocational education and training and high school / Rosa Santibáñez, Álvaro Moro & Marta Ruiz-Narezo

Experiential learning in creative and media vocational education: The impact of study tours on secondary school students’ cognitive, affective, and behavioural perspectives in Hong Kong / Maggie S. K. Fung, Kara Chan, Mandy Tse & Yuyuan Zhuo

Career guidance for pupils on their “Mission ICH” — About the vocational orientation approach of North-East Germany / Tobias Prill & Lisa-Marie Pilz

Vertical mobility of vocational students in Indian higher education: A false promise? / Babita Balodi

What contribution can design research make to fostering innovation transfer processes in German VET? / Nina-Madeleine Peitz & Hubert Ertl

The strategic importance of transversal competences in vocational education and training and the European key competences frameworks / Flavio Brescianini & Elena Luppi

Why vocational teacher students see themselves as they do — Qualitative analysis of academic self-concepts and underlying comparison processes influencing their development / Mats Vernholz & Katrin Temmen

Resilience in human capital development systems — The Centres of Excellence in VET in Moldova and Serbia during and after the COVID-19 crisis / Marc van der Meer, Siria Taurelli & Stylianos Karagiannis

VET indicators from a social inclusion approach: A macro quantitative analysis of groups potentially vulnerable to social exclusion in the Spanish VET system / Itziar García-Blazquez, Juan P. Gamboa, Antonio Mondaca-Soto & Mónica Moso-Díez

Concluding remarks by the editors / Janne Kontio, Marianne Teräs, Lázaro Moreno Herrera & Petros Gougoulakis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed February 6, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Supporting youth in vocational education

ISBN:

9783032032843

3032032849

OCLC:

1552153445

Publisher Number:

CIPO000306682

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license