Target population and sample design

For the first cycle of VET-LSA, it is proposed to start with a cohort-based cross-sectional study with individual or institution-based samples at the end of VET. Each participating country has the opportunity to add one or two cohorts: one at the beginning of VET programme(s) and/or one three to four years after entering the labour market.

The sample is based on some of the (quantitatively) most relevant occupations from major vocational areas, which are currently being specified in the Feasibility Study.