What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore how educational pathways and identity factors influence employment participation among individuals with special needs.

April 8, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health0 citationsOpen Access

From secondary special needs education to the labor market: latent trajectories and inequalities in employment participation

RCRobert Ciliacus FPFabio Porru ABAlex Burdorf

Key Points

To explore how educational pathways and identity factors influence employment participation among individuals with special needs.
Analyzed the relationship between educational experiences and labor market outcomes.
Examined how identity characteristics intersect with educational transitions.
Identified key areas for individualized vocational support.
Labor market participation is significantly influenced by both education and identity factors.
Inequalities exist in employment outcomes for special needs graduates compared to peers.
The study emphasizes the importance of personalized guidance during educational transitions.

Abstract

Educational pathways alone do fully not account for labor market disparities. Outcomes are shaped by the intersection of education and identity characteristics. These findings highlight the need for individualized vocational support and deliberate, equity-focused guidance during educational transitions.

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