Purpose – The aim of this article is to explore the phenomenon of gifted migrants in vocational
training and education. To date, migrant apprentices have been predominantly discussed from a
deficit perspective. Special attention has been given to competence insufficiency and
underperformance, as well as to migrant adolescents’ lack of professional and educational
attainment. However, recent research points to a social group of migrants who are successful
educational and professional achievers.