School completion and workforce transitions among urban Aboriginal youth
Authors: Paul S. Maxim and Jerry P. White
Editors: Jerry P. White, Susan Wingert, Dan Beavon, and Paul S. Maxim
Overview
Abstract (English)
Across Canada, young people of Aboriginal origin have lower levels of post secondary education than the national average. In the general population, we know that young people who do not complete high school also have greater diffi culties making the transition to the labour force than those who complete high school. Using Cycle II of the Youth in Transition Survey (YITS), this study explores differential patterns of school completion and transition to the workforce between predominately urban Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth. We also examine the role of students’ families’ values toward education, and students’ levels of connectedness or engagement with schools as contributing factors to the likelihood of school completion.
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Book chapter |
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Author | Paul S. Maxim and Jerry P. White |
Editor | Jerry P. White, Susan Wingert, Dan Beavon, and Paul S. Maxim |
Publication Year | 2006 |
Book Title | Aboriginal Policy Research Volume III: Moving Forward, Making a Difference |
Chapter Title | School completion and workforce transitions among urban Aboriginal youth |
Volume | 3 |
Publisher | Thompson Educational Books |
City | Toronto, ON |
Publication Language | English |
- Paul S. Maxim
- Paul S. Maxim and Jerry P. White
- School completion and workforce transitions among urban Aboriginal youth
- 2006
- Aboriginal Policy Research Volume III: Moving Forward, Making a Difference
- Jerry P. White, Susan Wingert, Dan Beavon, and Paul S. Maxim
- Toronto, ON
- Thompson Educational Books