The world is their oyster? Exploring the factors that help and hinder refugee-background young people in Scotland fulfil their career potential with a focus on post-secondary education.

Angela Comer

doi:10.20856/jnicec.5507

Authors

Angela Comer Independent Career Coach

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20856/jnicec.5507

Keywords:

Scotland, Education, Refugee Background Youth

Abstract

This qualitative study, based on interviews with nine participants, explores the post-secondary education and career pathways of refugee-background youth in Scotland. A key finding is that Scotland provides unique supports from state and voluntary sectors. However, these must contend with significant barriers, including academic challenges, and constrained progression from Further Education (FE) to university. This exploratory study, while identifying examples of best practice, concludes that significant structural barriers continue to limit career potential for refugee-background youth.

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