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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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Programs' efficacy to develop employable skills for people with functional diversity : a meta-analysis

Gonzálvez, Carolina; Marhuenda-Fluixá, Fernando - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 3, pp. 300-333

Purpose: Promoting the labour integration of people with functional diversity is a key element to achieve their social inclusion. This meta-analysis aims to examine the effectiveness of experimental programs in developing employable skills for people with disabilities. Methods: Literature...

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Crossing boundaries : VET, the labour market and social justice

Avis, James - In: International journal for research in vocational … 5 (2018) 3, pp. 178-190

Purpose: The paper explores the relationship between vocational education and training (VET), the labour market and … philosophically rooted understanding of justice. The paper through its examination of the salience of VET in the current conjuncture …

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Skills and employment under automation : active adaptation at the local level

Ure, Odd Bjørn; Skauge, Tom - In: International journal for research in vocational … 6 (2019) 3, pp. 203-223

Context: The article contributes to a discussion of how patterns of employment and qualifications are modified by the ongoing industrial transformation, called Industry 4.0. Although this transformation is said to be a global phenomenon, scholars increasingly discuss the national differences in...

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Does vocational training help young people find a (good) job? : systems combining structured learning on the job with classroom training can ease youth unemployment

Eichhorst, Werner - 2015

Youth unemployment has increased in many industrialized countries following the recent global recession. However, this reflects not only the cyclical shock, but also the crucial role of institutions in structuring the transition from school to work. Vocational training, in particular in a dual...

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Youth unemployment in old Europe : the polar cases of France and Germany

Cahuc, Pierre; Carcillo, Stéphane; Rinne, Ulf; … - 2013

France and Germany are two polar cases in the European debate about rising youth unemployment. Similar to what can be observed in Southern European countries, a "lost generation" may arise in France. In stark contrast, youth unemployment has been on continuous decline in Germany for many years,...

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Youth unemployment in old Europe : the polar cases of France and Germany

Cahuc, Pierre; Carcillo, Stéphane; Rinne, Ulf; … - In: IZA journal of European Labor Studies 2 (2013), pp. 1-23

France and Germany are two polar cases in the European debate about rising youth unemployment. Similar to what can be observed in Southern European countries, a “lost generation” may arise in France. In stark contrast, youth unemployment has been on continuous decline in Germany for many...

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The employer's dilemma : employer engagement and progress in vocational education and training reforms

Caves, Katherine; Renold, Ursula - 2016

Employer engagement is a critical part of vocational education and training (VET). However, we know little about forms … of employer engagement in the implementation of VET reforms. Employers can be advisors, or can be given roles and … responsibilities throughout the cycle of VET processes: helping design curricula, providing workplace training during VET application …

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Labour market outcome for formal vocational education and training in India : safety net and beyond

Ahmed, Tutan - In: IIMB management review 28 (2016) 2, pp. 98-110

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Promoting youth employment in Europe : evidence-based policy lessons

Eichhorst, Werner; Rinne, Ulf - 2016

Youth unemployment has become a severe economic and societal problem in many European countries. Based on the existing empirical evidence on different policy options, this chapter draws lessons for future policy making in order to effectively promote youth employment in Europe. In conclusion,...

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