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Towards the compatibility of professional and scientific learning outcomes: Insights and options in the context of competence orientation
Rein, Volker - In: International Journal for Research in Vocational … 4 (2017) 4, pp. 325-345
scientific competence-oriented learning outcomes of qualification programmes within and across the education and training sectors … credentials in a competence-oriented manner to address complex professional and scientific requirements in education and training … intersections of Vocational Education and Training and academic Higher Education on competence, and comparatively analyzes …
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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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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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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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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 …-structured interviews with students enrolled in a VET program. The analysis focused on two theoretical axes: one biographical and the other …
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Raising Job Quality and Worker Skills in the US: Creating More Effective Education and Workforce Development Systems in States
Holzer, Harry J. - 2012
To improve the employment rates and earnings of Americans workers, we need to create more coherent and effective education and workforce development systems, focusing primarily (though not exclusively) on disadvantaged youth and adults, and with education and training more clearly targeted...
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The importance of financial management and entrepeneurship competencies for school principals
Azzahra, Nadia Fairuza; Safira, Latasha - 2022
Both school financial management and entrepreneurship are acknowledged as important competencies to acquire for school principals in Indonesia. Appropriate school financial management is important to ensure school funds are spent efficiently and effectively to support the provision of quality...
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Education at workplaces: Long term unemployment, wages and enrolment
Dohlmann Weatherall, Cecilie - 2008
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Employer provided training in Austria: Productivity, wages and wage inequality
Böheim, René; Schneeweis, Nicole; Wakolbinger, Florian - 2009
We use data on Austrian firms and employees to estimate the effects of employer-provided training on productivity, wages, and the inequality of wages within firms. While the average amount spent on employer-provided training is low in general, we find a robust positive elasticity of training on...
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Überblick über Arbeitsbedingungen in Österreich: Follow-up-Studie
Eichmann, Hubert; Saupe, Bernhard - 2014
von Beschäftigungsformen, Arbeitszeiten, Einkommen, Arbeitsorganisation, Gesundheit, Weiterbildung bis hin zu subjektiven …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012319081