IvieLAB. Labor Market Integration, Job Quality, and the Effectiveness of Education Policies: The Region of Valencia in Comparative Perspective

The analysis will assess outcomes in terms of educational attainment and the main dimensions of labor market integration, including employment, the match between education and occupation, contract characteristics, and earnings. The study will therefore provide a comprehensive evaluation of how different educational pathways shape employment opportunities and labor market outcomes.

In addition, the report will examine the characteristics of regional productive structures that influence the utilization of human capital across Spain’s autonomous communities. Particular attention will be paid to the occupational structure of regional economies, job quality, and the capacity of labor markets to absorb vocational education and university graduates. By adopting a comparative perspective, the study seeks to identify the factors that contribute to more effective use of human capital and to better labor market outcomes for individuals with different educational backgrounds.