Purpose: In the face of constant and rapid development achieving a work–life balance requires highly qualified and motivated professionals who can deal with stress and the demands of the future. In response, by facilitating school- and work-based learning, upper secondary vocational education...

In Deutschland beginnen jährlich im August/September die neuen Ausbildungsjahre. Im Jahr 2023 haben rund 479.900 Personen in Deutschland einen neuen Ausbildungsvertrag in der dualen Berufsausbildung abgeschlossen. Insgesamt befanden sich zum Jahresende 2023 mehr als 1,2 Mio. Personen in...

Die Beteiligung am Ausbildungsmarkt ist aufgrund der demografischen Entwicklung seit Jahren rückläufig. Es werden weniger Ausbildungsverträge abgeschlossen und mehr Ausbildungsplätze bleiben unbesetzt. Dies gilt jedoch nicht für alle Berufe gleichermaßen. In Berufen, in denen es seit 2013...

Purpose: In the face of constant and rapid development achieving a work-life balance requires highly qualified and motivated professionals who can deal with stress and the demands of the future. In response, by facilitating school- and work-based learning, upper secondary vocational education...

Context: In the present study, we explore what motivates young adults to re-engage with education or employment after a period of non-engagement. Insights into this process facilitate the implementation of tailored support measures for at-risk groups. It is well-known that young people who are...

The number of new apprenticeship training contracts has been declining for years. The decline can be explained by a variety of factors. It can initially be assumed that the economic development due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated loss of training places offer an explanation. However,...