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Post‐secondary vocational education for youth leaving care: Examining a potential pathway to successful outcomes

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Post‐secondary educational outcomes for care‐experienced youth are poor. This has been a consistent finding across studies in many countries. Most studies do not distinguish between different types of post‐secondary educational pathways and outcomes, however. There has been limited attention to the potential for post‐secondary vocational education (PSVE) as a viable educational path that may lead to positive employment and social outcomes. In this paper we examine PSVE for care leavers by reviewing available data, examining policy context and utilising relevant theories. We offer next steps in policy, practice and theory development.

Source: British Educational Research Journal

DOI: 10.1002/berj.3933

Authors: Mary Elizabeth Collins, Astraea Augsberger, Riana Howard

Institution: Boston University

Language: English

Topic: Child Welfare and Adoption

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4388733756

FWCI: 2.977

Cites: 53

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10