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International Journal of Lifelong Education Volume 26, 2007 - Issue 5: Transitions from Education to Work
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Activating the disadvantaged. Variations in addressing youth transitions across Europe

Axel Pohl Institute for Regional Innovation and Social Research, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Andreas Walther Institute for Regional Innovation and Social Research, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 533-553 | Published online: 16 Oct 2007

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