Encyclopedia of Adolescence, Second Edition: Volumes 1-3

Career development is a lifelong endeavor that begins in childhood and typically ends after retirement from paid work. Adolescents develop career goals by exploring their own abilities, interests, values, and career opportunities. How adolescents cope with this task varies considerably. Personal cha…

This article focuses on initial vocational education and training (VET) in industrialized countries. It identifies core dimensions of VET and discusses their role in shaping adolescent development. These core dimensions include international differences between VET systems, the description of VET as…