Abstract
In times of globalisation the deregulation of labour markets and restructuring of work have created challenges in European labour markets in general and in youth labour markets in particular. Increased international competition has led to more uncertainty about the future development of the labour market, making transitions from youth to adulthood more complex.
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- Labour Market
- Vocational Training
- Youth Development
- Vocational Program
- Vocational College
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Nyen, T., Skålholt, A., Tønder, A.H. (2015). Vocational Education and School to Work Transitions in Norway. In: Bohlinger, S., Haake, U., Jørgensen, C.H., Toiviainen, H., Wallo, A. (eds) Working and Learning in Times of Uncertainty. Research on the Education and Learning of Adults. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-244-8_13
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