Europe's Education-to-Work Transition Regimes in the Twenty-First Century
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| Title: | Europe's Education-to-Work Transition Regimes in the Twenty-First Century |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ken Roberts |
| Source: | Athens Journal of Education. 2026 13(1):69-84. |
| Availability: | Athens Institute for Education & Research. 8 Valaoritou Street, Kolonaki, Athens 10671, Greece. e-mail: education@atiner.gr; Web site: https://www.athensjournals.gr/aje |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Education Work Relationship, Employment, Labor Market, Transitional Programs, Employment Qualifications, Career and Technical Education, Careers, Youth |
| Geographic Terms: | Europe |
| ISSN: | 2407-9898 2241-7958 |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews then builds upon previous comparative research into education-to-work transition regimes in Europe. It treats regimes as negotiated in education and labour markets, constantly subject to change. The paper adds America to intra-European comparisons then identifies the main direction of change in 21st century Europe. This has been away from multi-tracking towards American-type single processions. The main change drivers are identified (young people and their families), the facilitators (higher education providers and employers), and losers (providers of vocational education and training). It is argued that 21st century global economic and technological trends favour American-type transition regimes. Limitations in the paper are acknowledged and the conclusions are summarised. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1496274 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews then builds upon previous comparative research into education-to-work transition regimes in Europe. It treats regimes as negotiated in education and labour markets, constantly subject to change. The paper adds America to intra-European comparisons then identifies the main direction of change in 21st century Europe. This has been away from multi-tracking towards American-type single processions. The main change drivers are identified (young people and their families), the facilitators (higher education providers and employers), and losers (providers of vocational education and training). It is argued that 21st century global economic and technological trends favour American-type transition regimes. Limitations in the paper are acknowledged and the conclusions are summarised. |
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| ISSN: | 2407-9898 2241-7958 |
