Identifying significant factors which can contribute to successful transitions from school to lasting employment affiliation for pupils in vocational training programs

Authors

  • Nils Breilid Oslo og Akershus University College
  • Eva Dyrnes Østfold University College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7577/sjvd.2179

Keywords:

Spesialundervisning, Lærekandidatordningen, Overgang skole – yrkesliv, Empowerment

Abstract

Introduction: This study deals with young people receiving special needs education in schools and their transition to lasting employment in private or public sector. Through a qualitative approach, the article aims at “identifying significant factors which can, contribute to successful transitions from school to lasting employment affiliation for pupils in vocational training programs”

Theoretical approach: The theoretical approach of this article is descriptions and interpretation of the Norwegian educational legislation and the theory of «empowerment». These theoretical perspectives will be included in the empirical discussion. 

Method: The methodological approach is qualitative. Through four semi-structured interviews of young informants who have completed upper secondary school in a vocational education program, and have had a minimum of one-year training in an enterprise. Thematic analysis of the data is conducted with the application of NVivo 11, a computer program that is suitable for qualitative data-analysis and mixed research methods.

Results and discussion: Through thematic analysis of the data, we found three significant factors contributing to successful transitions from school to lasting employment:

      a) Application and development of the pupil’s competence - mastery and meaning
      b) The significance of relations, communication and well-functioning socio-ecological
          networks
      c) The importance of pupil participation and involvement in decision making

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Author Biographies

Nils Breilid, Oslo og Akershus University College

Faculty of teacher education and international studies, Deoartment of vocational teacher education

Eva Dyrnes, Østfold University College

Faculty of teacher education

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Published

2017-06-21

How to Cite

Breilid, N., & Dyrnes, E. (2017). Identifying significant factors which can contribute to successful transitions from school to lasting employment affiliation for pupils in vocational training programs. Scandinavian Journal of Vocations in Development, 2. https://doi.org/10.7577/sjvd.2179

Issue

Vol. 2 (2017)

Section

Scientific Articles

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