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Three-capital approach to the study of young people who excel in vocational occupations : a case of WorldSkills competitors and entrepreneurship

Chankseliani, Maia; Relly, Susan James - In: International journal for research in vocational … 3 (2016) 1, pp. 46-65

This paper examines the entrepreneurial inclinations of young people who achieved excellence in vocational occupations. We propose a three-capital approach to the study of entrepreneurship. Relying on the existing theories and original qualitative and quantitative data analyses, findings from...

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Reforming vocational didactics by implementing a new VET teacher education in Denmark : tensions and challenges reflected in interviews with vocational college teachers

Duch, Henriette; Andreasen, Karen E. - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 3, pp. 195-213

A new education program, Diploma of Vocational Pedagogy, has recently been implemented in Denmark to upskill vocational …

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Vocational didactics : core assumptions and approaches from Denmark, Germany, Norway, Spain and Sweden

Gessler, Michael; Moreno Herrera, Lázaro - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 3, pp. 152-160

of work. Different approaches and discussions from school-based systems (Spain and Sweden) and dual systems (Denmark …

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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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The academic takes it all? : a comparison of returns to investment in education between graduates and apprentices in Canada

Kopatz, Susanne; Pilz, Matthias - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 4, pp. 308-325

This paper analyses the returns to education of specific occupations in Canada. The purpose is to scrutinize whether and in how far academic and vocational education do differ in monetary benefits regarding individual returns. Therefore, two different methodologies of calculation are used to...

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Qualification of adult educators in Europe : insights from the Portuguese case

Paulos, Catarina - In: International journal for research in vocational … 2 (2015) 1, pp. 25-38

This article explores the role of the European Union in defining an adult education policy and the way European countries appropriate those guidelines and implement them in their realities. These policies have been widening and diversifying adult education, creating the necessity of qualifying...

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Predictors of Collateral Learning Transfer in Continuing Vocational Training

Hinrichs, Anja-Christina - In: International journal for research in vocational … 1 (2014) 1, pp. 35-56

Against the background of demographic change and skill shortages continuing vocational training is of great significance in Germany. However, the training effectiveness is mostly assessed only at the end of a training program or several months after the training. Since in continuing vocational...

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Supporting vocational students' development of preventive behaviour at work : a phenomenological analysis of teachers' experiences

Lecours, Alexandra; Therriault, Pierre-Yves - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 20-46

Statistics indicate that even if young workers complete vocational training, as a group they are at risk of sustaining injury. It appears that a lack of training in the area of injury prevention may explain some of this effect. Teachers are considered to be key actors in injury-prevention...

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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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Vocational training for rural populations : a demand-driven approach and its implications in India

Ramasamy, Muthuveeran; Pilz, Matthias - In: International journal for research in vocational … 7 (2020) 3, pp. 256-277

Context: Vocational training is viewed as a significant tool that increases employment outcomes and provides potential career advancement opportunities for individuals. Many countries are witnessing a shift from supply-driven to demand-driven approaches. The demand-driven approach in vocational...

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