Supporting Youth in Vocational Education

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.

Chapter 1: Introduction. - Chapter 2: Preparing Youth for Transitions to Postsecondary Education and Work in the United States: Perspectives on Implementation and Participation. - Chapter 3: VET for Vulnerable Youths in Flanders. - Chapter 4: Multiprofessional Transition Management at Vocational Schools: A Task of Organisational Development to Strengthen the Professional Integration of Young Adults. - Chapter 5: Dropout in Vocational Education and Training: Risk Factors and Guidance Measures to Avoid it: A Comparative Survey of Germany, Portugal and Spain. - Chapter 6: A Comparative Analysis Study on Substance Abuse Between Students in Basic Vocational Education and Training and High School. - Chapter 7: 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. - Chapter 8: Career Guidance for Pupils on Their Mission ICH : About the Vocational Orientation Approach of Northeast Germany. - Chapter 9: Vertical Mobility of Vocational Students in Indian Higher Education: A False Promise? . - Chapter 10: What Contribution Can Design Research Make to Foster Innovation Transfer Processes in VET? . - Chapter 11: The Strategic Importance of Transversal Competences in Vocational Education and Training and the European Key Competences Frameworks. - Chapter 12: Resilience in Human Capital Development Systems: The Case of VET and Centres of Excellence in Moldova, Lebanon, Palestine and Serbia During and After the COVID-19 Crisis. - Chapter 13: Conclusion.