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VET ecosystems and labour market integration of at-risk youth in the Baltic countries: implications of Baltic neoliberalism

Purpose: The paper seeks to disclose the features and implications of the neoliberal [vocational education and trai... Show more
Purpose: The paper seeks to disclose the features and implications of the neoliberal [vocational education and training] 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.
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Authors: Tutlys, Vidmantas; Buligina, Ilze; Dzelme, Juris; Gedviliene, Genute ... [+] Show more

Date: 2022

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Education + training

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Youth; Labour market ... [+] Show more

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VET ecosystems and labour market integration of at-risk youth in the Baltic countries: implications of Baltic neoliberalism