., we are still here! School- vet alternance between engagement and dropout risk. Evidence from european practices during the covid-19 pandemic

The presentation aims at describing the remodelling of the "Young in & up" project based on the exchange of practices between Portugal, Italy, Germany and Belgium on the topic of inclusion of young people with a migratory background in school-VET (Vocational Education and Training) alternation paths. Starting from the description of previous pre-pandemic projects on the same fund (Lamonica et. al., 2020) the authors will develop a critical reflection on the new tools and strategies implemented by the partners, in order to face the new challenges rising from the pandemic. The study was conducted through qualitative tools and methods (focus group, semi structured interviews, evaluative brainstorming) with the aim to answer to different research questions: What new pedagogical plans have partner countries put in place to encourage the engagement of students with a socio-economic disadvantage? And what organisational innovations have been implemented? What differences and common strategies emerge between the different educational systems analysed? Which output and outcomes emerges in terms of youngest's engagement and skills development? The results of the international comparison will offer a multilevel reading both from a pedagogical and organisational point of view, through students, teachers and stakeholder perspective. In addition to this, new insights will be provided on new perspectives of cooperation between the VET and the education system, in order to include the most vulnerable youngest in international educational programs.