I n today's world, characterized by the dominance of digital technologies, vocational education plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and development. Nevertheless, it faces significant challenges in adapting to the rapidly evolving demands of modern industries. This study explores the rol…
Despite numerous policy interventions to improve education and employment outcomes across the European Union in the last decade, youth unemployment rates continue to be elevated in many EU countries. As rural rates are among the highest, the rural−urban divide is receiving ever-increasing attention,…
In the aftermath of the 2007−2008 global economic crisis, Ireland had one of the highest unemployment rates in the OECD for those aged between 15−25 years. An over-dependence on the construction and agriculture sectors (used to absorb early school leavers into related apprenticeship programmes) was …
In the context of knowledge society and increasing concerns for sustainable and inclusive growth, investment in human capital development have become indispensable and the interest in developing initial vocational and technical education has also intensified. In recent years, education policies have…
The educational services offered by the vocational and technical institutions evolve in a job market characterised by change and diversity. Their quality is influenced by the public policies that also have to respond to demographic challenges. When these elements meet in a social space where opportu…
