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The research aims to address the issue of early leaving from vocational education and training, particularly in times of crises.

February 20, 2026Open Access

Stemming the tide: Tackling early leaving from VET in times of crises

Key Points

The research aims to address the issue of early leaving from vocational education and training, particularly in times of crises.
Conducted a survey as part of the Cedefop/ReferNet initiative.
Collected data on trends related to early leaving in vocational education.
Engaged with practitioners and stakeholders in the vocational education sector.
Identified key factors contributing to early leaving among NEETs.
Highlighted the necessity for enhanced support and professional development for educators.
Emphasized the role of targeted interventions during crises to retain students in vocational training.

Abstract

Presentation from 21st ReferNet annual plenary meeting, Thessaloniki (Greece), 28 February to 1 March 2024 (Agenda) Related publications Cedefop (2023). Stemming the tide: tackling early leaving from vocational education and training in times of crises: synthesis report of Cedefop/ReferNet survey. Luxembourg: Publications Office. Cedefop research paper. DOI: 10.2801/757603 Related online tools VET toolkit for empowering NEETs VET toolkit for tackling early leaving Related projects European Vocational Teacher Survey (EVTS). Supporting VET teachers’ professional development Early leaving from education and training

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