... measures in the low-threshold two-year VET programmes (3.4). VET Inclusion Disadvantaged groups Switzerland Like other countries, Switzerland seeks to promote the inclusion of people having difficulties to access the regular educational structures. Considering the importance...

... at risk (Wettstein and Gonon, 2009 ; see also OPET, 2007a , b). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 School leavers Vocational training Employees Disadvantaged groups Youth training Switzerland The results of the transition at the second threshold show a disillusioning...

... in an environment of low work satisfaction. The occupational destinations described above suggest that this concept applies equally to Australia. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Vocational training Young adults Disadvantaged groups Australia Vocational education and training (VET...

... actually value and believe. Originality/value This paper draws together policy narratives and the experiences of young people. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Young adults Vocational training Unemployment Disadvantaged groups United Kingdom One of the aims of the labour...

...). Entrepreneurialism Business formation Self employed workers Disadvantaged groups The New Entrepreneur Scholarships (NES) is a programme funded by the UK government that aims to enable people from disadvantaged areas to become self‐employed. This paper is designed to give an overview of the development...

...Vicky Harte Keywords: Education, Disadvantaged groups, Research The basis for this conference was to deliver a message to researchers that in order to make a difference to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, the concept of "research" itself was regarded as an important factor...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Disadvantaged groups France Internet Schools Help for disadvantaged students Keywords Disadvantaged groups, France,Internet, Schools Direct online tutoring and advice are offered to disadvantaged students and their parents...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Disadvantaged groups Training and Enterprise Councils Young people Helping the disadvantaged Keywords Disadvantaged groups, Training and Enterprise Councils, Young people Recommendations about how training and enterprise councils...