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The role of vocational education and training in the integration of refugees in Austria, Denmark and Germany
Jørgensen, Christian Helms; Hautz, Hannes; Li, Junmin - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 3, pp. 276-299
this paper is to examine how the VET systems of Austria, Denmark and Germany responded to the arrival of young refugees … influx of refugees. In Austria and Denmark, new governments with strong anti-immigration agendas took office and reduced the … barriers to the integration of refugees in VET, while reforms in Austria and Denmark have limited refugees’ opportunities to …
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Decision-making rationales among Quebec VET student aged 25 and older
Cournoyer, Louis; Deschenaux, Frédéric - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 3, pp. 226-248
Each year, a large number of students aged 25 years and over take part in vocational and education training (VET) programs in the Province of Quebec, Canada. The life experiences of many of these adults are marked by complex psychosocial and professional events, which may have influenced their...
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Determinants of transfer of training : a comprehensive literature review
Tonhäuser, Cornelia; Büker, Laura - In: International journal for research in vocational … 3 (2016) 2, pp. 127-165
Investments in training measures can only be considered effective if the transfer of the learned contents to practical situations is continuously successful. In this context the scientific and professional discourse regarding the effectiveness of further education, especially regarding training...
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Cooperative VET in training networks : analysing the free-rider problem in a sociology-of-conventions perspective
Leemann, Regula Julia; Imdorf, Christian - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 4, pp. 284-307
In training networks, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises pool their resources to train apprentices within the framework of the dual VET system, while an intermediary organisation is tasked with managing operations. Over the course of their apprenticeship, the apprentices switch from...
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WorldSkills UK training managers : Midas touch or fool's gold?
Wilde, Stephanie; Relly, Susan James - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 2, pp. 85-98
This article focuses on the role of training managers (TMs) in UK participation in WorldSkills Competitions (WSC). The TM role is outlined, according to the perceptions of the TMs, and there is analysis of the benefits to them of participation, as well as the barriers they face, and the benefits...
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Formation of apprenticeships in the Swedish education system : different stakeholder perspectives
Andersson, Ingela; Wärvik, Gun-Britt; Thång, Per-Olof - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 1, pp. 1-24
The article explores the major features of the Swedish Government’s new initiative - a school based Upper Secondary Apprenticeshipmodel. The analyses are guided by activity theory. The analysed texts are part of the parliamentary reform-making process of the 2011 Upper Secondary School reform....
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Bridging the Gap between Work and Education in Vocational Education and Training : a study of Norwegian Apprenticeship Training Offices and E-portfolio Systems
Nore, Hæge; Lahn, Leif C. - In: International journal for research in vocational … 1 (2014) 1, pp. 21-34
This article explores the effect that the use of e-portfolios initiated and organized by apprenticeshiptraining offices has had on the learning processes and assessment practices of apprentices in Norwegian vocational education and training. Although these intermediate structures have the...
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Regional disparities in the training market : opportunities for adolescents to obtain a company-based training place depending on regional training market conditions
Michaelis, Christian; Busse, Robin - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 1, pp. 87-114
Context: Due to limited geographical mobility, opportunities for adolescents interested in company-based training are primarily dependent on regional training offers. Competition for company-based training among adolescents varies regionally, and thus, the chance to obtain a training contract...
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Job (in)security and workers’ training decisions : a framing approach
Kamphuis, Pascal; Glebbeek, Arie C. - In: International journal for research in vocational … 7 (2020) 3, pp. 361-387
Context: In this study, we attempt to contribute to the scarce evidence about the relationship between perceived labour market insecurity and worker training investments. Drawing on existing research into framing in decision-making, we investigate whether framing the labour market as insecure...
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Apprentices' resources at work and school in Switzerland : a person-centred approach
Lüthi, Fabienne; Stalder, Barbara; Elferling, Achim - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 2, pp. 224-250
Context: Providing learners with quality resources at work and school is a key element of apprenticeships and is essential for developing vocational competencies and successful vocational careers. Drawing on previous research on situational and personal resources, we first explored work-related...
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