Migrants are still systematically lagging behind their native peers across the EU in terms of acquired skills and education. While their performance varies a lot across groups and EU Member States, it is interesting to notice that first-generation migrants who arrived still young – before the age of 15 – and second-generation migrants overall perform better than the rest of first-generation migrants, sometimes nearly as well as their native counterparts. This shows the key role education – including vocational training – can play in the successful integration process, according to a JRC study.
Further information: Integrating migrants: education and vocational training key to address disadvantages