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VET Ecosystems and Labour Market Integration of At-Risk Youth in the Baltic Countries: Implications of Baltic Neoliberalism
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Education & Training . 2022 64(2):190-213. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: The paper seeks to disclose the features and implications of the neoliberal VET and employment policy agendas for the social and institutional VET ecosystems and the integration of at-risk youth in the labour market in the Baltic countries. Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on the comparative policy analysis approach with reference to the theories of social and skill formation ecosystems and the historical institutionalism perspective. Findings: The research has revealed three interconnected and alternately/simultaneously applied development pathways in the skill formation and vocational education of at-risk youth in the Baltic countries: (1) the market-oriented approach based on fostering immediate employability based on the momentary skills needs in the economy; (2) the state-assistance approach based on ensuring equal access to the VET and employment services by the state; and (3) the approach of systemic support to socially disadvantaged or at-risk young people in developing their capabilities. Originality/value: The originality of the paper lies in a new, holistic and comparative perspective in analysing the implications of the "Baltic neoliberalism" for the development of skill formation systems, VET and employment of at-risk youth in this region.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0040-0912
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Education & Training
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1336918
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-09-2021-0349