Young Adult Development at the School-to-Work Transition

Given the challenges facing young people in their school-to-work- transition in the current climate of economic boom and bust, this book examining different perspectives of how to support young people in their transition through education and into the workforce is much needed. This must-read volume provides important information regarding the personal and social resources that help young adults to make it into the labour market, also providing attention to sub-groups in the population such as young adults with disabilities and special needs, cultural minorities, international students, and migrants. * Ingrid Schoon, Professor of Human Development and Social Policy, University College London *
Truly international in scope and exceptionally profound in its vision, this interdisciplinary book captures the intricacies in the transition from school to work in present times splendidly, by examining the personal and social resources needed to live up to the challenges of this key transition. * Marlis Buchmann, Professor of Sociology, University of Zurich *
This timely and topical book will serve as essential reading for educators, policy-makers, practitioners and students working with emerging adults as they navigate the school-to-work transition in an increasingly challenging global marketplace. The book is unique in its truly international perspective, emphasis on resilience, and coverage of diverse economic, social and cultural perspectives. An excellent addition to the Emerging Adult Series. * Abby Goldstein, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Psychology of Emerging Adulthood, University of Toronto *