Vocational training in Spain: effects on employment in times of crisis

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https://doi.org/10.26512/lc.v22i49.4931

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Vocational education, Employability, Labour market

Abstract

As a consequence of the economic crisis of 2008, the unemployment has increased significantly in Spain, particularly among young people. In this context vocational education has been considered an indispensable tool to improve the employability of the population, improving their position in the labour market. This article analyses the relationship between vocational training and employability in Spain. With this objective, the article explores the impact of the crisis economic on vocational education and the effect of this education level on the transition between education and labour market of its graduates.

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Author Biographies

Oscar Valiente, University of Glasgow

Doutor em Sociologia. É atualmente professor-pesquisador do Centro Robert Owen para mudanças na educação junto a Universidade de Glasgow, Reino Unido. E-mail: Oscar.Valiente@glasgow.ac.uk

Adrián Zancajo, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Doutor em Sociologia. Pesquisador do Grupo de pesquisa sobre globalização, educação e política social do Departamento de Sociologia da Universidade Autònoma de Barcelona. E-mail: adrian.zancajo@gmail.com

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Published

2017-06-14

How to Cite

Valiente, O., & Zancajo, A. (2017). Vocational training in Spain: effects on employment in times of crisis. Linhas Críticas, 22(49), 532–551. https://doi.org/10.26512/lc.v22i49.4931

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Tema: Educação Profissional e tecnológica

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