National qualifications frameworks (NQF) and support for alternative transition routes for young people

The article deals with alternative transitions to further learning and into the world of work for young people from less qualified and marginalized backgrounds. It considers the importance of systemic, structural and institutional solutions - rather than the psychological solutions through counselling and guidance services - to youth transitions in conjunction with pathways established and maintained through [national qualifications frameworks] NQFs. NQFs have become a new global phenomena. Many countries use them as tools for reform as well as for communication to share a common vision around ... Show more

Authors: Singh, Madhu

Published: Dordrecht, Netherlands, Springer International Publishing, 2017

Resource type: Book chapter

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