Post-school pathways and migrant youth

Previous research has highlighted the disadvantaged position some migrant-origin youth hold regarding entry to higher or further education and the labour market, despite the high aspirations held by many young people and their families. The immediate post-school period has important consequences for later life chances and the social and economic integration of migrant youth, but this topic has been under-researched to date. This chapter sets the scene for understanding the factors influencing the transitions of migrant-origin youth across six European countries, each discussed in individual chapters of this volume. The countries featured in the book represent different migration histories and different transition systems, thus providing new insights into the role of structure, agency, and migrant resilience in youth transitions.