Dropout in vocational education and training

Expanding the implementation of guidance strategies in vocational education and training (VET), as well as improving its visibility and attractiveness, is essential to establish VET as a viable pathway for students and to avoid dropout, which remains a major problem in education. This study presents...

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Authors: Galdames Calderón, Marisol|||0000-0003-3864-1180, Harberts, Vivian, Cadima, Rita|||0000-0001-6156-0691, Milhano, Sandrina|||0000-0001-6747-9472
Format: book part
Publication Date:2026
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Language:English
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https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1007/978-3-032-03284-3_6
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Keyword:Dropout Risk factors
Vocational Education and Training
Vocational guidance
Dropout
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Dropout in vocational education and training
Risk factors and guidance measures to avoid it. A comparative survey of the countries Germany, Portugal and Spain
title Dropout in vocational education and training
spellingShingle Dropout in vocational education and training
Galdames Calderón, Marisol|||0000-0003-3864-1180
Dropout Risk factors
Vocational Education and Training
Vocational guidance
Dropout
title_short Dropout in vocational education and training
title_full Dropout in vocational education and training
title_fullStr Dropout in vocational education and training
title_full_unstemmed Dropout in vocational education and training
title_sort Dropout in vocational education and training
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Galdames Calderón, Marisol|||0000-0003-3864-1180
Harberts, Vivian
Cadima, Rita|||0000-0001-6156-0691
Milhano, Sandrina|||0000-0001-6747-9472
author Galdames Calderón, Marisol|||0000-0003-3864-1180
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Harberts, Vivian
Cadima, Rita|||0000-0001-6156-0691
Milhano, Sandrina|||0000-0001-6747-9472
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author2 Harberts, Vivian
Cadima, Rita|||0000-0001-6156-0691
Milhano, Sandrina|||0000-0001-6747-9472
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Dropout Risk factors
Vocational Education and Training
Vocational guidance
Dropout
topic Dropout Risk factors
Vocational Education and Training
Vocational guidance
Dropout
description Expanding the implementation of guidance strategies in vocational education and training (VET), as well as improving its visibility and attractiveness, is essential to establish VET as a viable pathway for students and to avoid dropout, which remains a major problem in education. This study presents a qualitative and comprehensive methodology using thematic content analysis within the Orienta4VET project in Germany, Portugal and Spain, exploring the perspectives of school principals and teachers working as guidance counsellors in vocational education and training (VET) centres. Semi-structured interviews and group discussions were conducted to gather contextual information using an open-ended question guide focusing on key dimensions. A Microsoft Word matrix was used for data collection to facilitate collaboration between partners. Thematic analysis using MAXQDA revealed complex coding patterns. The findings led to the development of an interactive guide addressing risk factors and highlighting innovative dropout prevention strategies drawn from best practice and previous projects.
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