Youth unemployment has increased in many industrialized countries following the recent global recession. However, this reflects not only the cyclical shock, but also the crucial role of institutions in structuring the transition from school to work. Vocational training, in particular in a dual...

Switzerland is famous for its vocational education and training (VET) system. This article describes Switzerland's success in integrating adolescents into the labour market, with emphasis on two aspects. First, dual-track VET, which combines learning at school and in host companies, is an...

The increasing international interest in the Austrian dual system of apprenticeship has triggered a trend to transfer this system, or parts of it, to foreign countries including developing and transition countries. This paper analyzes the trend from a developmental perspective. After a historic...

Dem Ausbildungsniveau kommt eine wesentliche Bedeutung für Ausgrenzungsrisiken, die Verteilung von Erwerbschancen und damit auch für gesellschaftliche Teilhabe sowie die Entstehung von Bildungsarmut zu. Vor diesem Hintergrund fragt die Untersuchung nach jenen Prozessen, sozialen Merkmalen...