Professor Dr. Maarten Wolbers

Biography

Maarten Wolbers is a Professor at Radboud University, where he leads research in Social Cultural Research and Sociology. His research primarily focuses on educational research, particularly on the relationship between vocational education and the labor market, examining transitions from school to work and issues surrounding educational inequality. He has published works addressing topics such as youth unemployment, social stratification mobility, and the implications of educational opportunities on occupational careers. Wolbers is involved in several major research initiatives, including PISA Netherlands and evaluations of educational policies that aim to enhance equal educational opportunities. He has held several key positions, including Director at the Knowledge Center for Vocational Education and the Labor Market in Nijmegen, and at the Expertise Center for Dutch Language. Additionally, he is a member of the steering group for the Netherlands Initiative for Educational Research, contributing to the Dutch Research Council efforts to improve educational systems.

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