Veel leerlingen in het praktijkonderwijs leven in armoede. ‘En dan loopt de stage in de soep, omdat die jongen één fiets moet delen met z’n broertje’

At least half of the students enrolled in Dutch practical education (praktijkonderwijs) are growing up in relative poverty. This financial instability frequently hinders their academic and vocational progress, with students occasionally unable to afford essential school supplies or reliable transportation required for internships.

The Jeugdeducatiefonds is currently intervening to address these barriers by providing necessary equipment, such as work shoes, aprons, and bicycles. These resources are intended to ensure that students can participate fully in their practical training and maintain consistent attendance despite their difficult home circumstances.