title: Challenges and Risk Factors of Early Leaving from IVET: Perceptions of Students and Schools´ Staff
abstract: Abstract A concern across many vocational education systems is the high dropout rate from their programs. This problem is likely to be exacerbated at time of low unemployment rates when employers are less demanding about the certification of skills at the time of employment. This qualitative study examines the factors associated with students leaving early from Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) institutions in Estonia. The study analyses the challenges and potential risk factors o
journal: Vocations and Learning