General Versus Vocational Education and Employment Integration of Immigrants in Sweden

Abstract

and Lebanon. The analysis shows that foreign-born individuals have a higher probability of employment with a vocational and host country education as opposed to a general and home country education.

Scandinavia's Population Groups Originating from Developing Countries: Change and Integration

“…On the other hand, selection processes in the migration to the countries and educational backgrounds could also play a part. For example, we know from other research (Dahlstedt and Bevelander, 2010) that the educational levels of Iranian immigrants are high upon arrival in Sweden, both in comparison with the total population and with other immigrant groups, which suggests that this group considers education to be important.…”

Readiness or resistance?: Newly arrived adult migrants' experiences, meaning making, and learning in Sweden

“…He talks about recognizing the diplomas and skills of the Arabic speaking migrants, since there are many highly skilled individuals in this group, and that, even if there are negative things in the Arab countries, the Swedes should also try to look at the positive things of these countries. The studies of several social researchers have pointed out that migrants' educational or occupational experiences from their countries of origin are often not recognized in Sweden (Kemuma, 2000;Osman, 1999;Dahlstedt & Bevelander, 2010), or are "devalued" (Andersson & Fejes, 2010).…”

Diverse Outcomes: Social Citizenship and the Inclusion of Skilled Migrants in Australia

“…Other studies define social inclusion in terms of material resources, social relations, civic activities, basic services, neighbourhood inclusion, achievement, participation and social connection (Greef, Verté, & Segers, 2015;Ogg, 2005). Migrants and ethnic minorities can be denied social inclusion due to their cultural background, linguistic differences, political or religious background or the distance between their country of origin and host country (see Dahlstedt & Bevelander, 2010). This article further looks at social inclusion in terms of income and occupational status opportunities, both of which can impact on leadership opportunities and levels of autonomy within an organisation.…”