Vocational education: Recent e-books
This guide is for those beginning research on vocational education.
Recent e-books
Engaging Employers in Vocational Education and Training in Brazil by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publication Date: 2022One of a series of studies on vocational education and training (VET), this report focuses on how international evidence can inform reforms of the VET system in Brazil. The reforms aim to considerably expand provision of initial VET, tripling enrolment between 2014-2024.Creating responsive adult learning opportunities in Japan by OECD
Publication Date: 2021We have both print and online versions.
The COVID-19 crisis has reiterated the importance of adult learning and career guidance services as many adults have lost their jobs and now require upskilling and reskilling opportunities in order to keep pace with the rapidly evolving world of work. To foster the development of responsive and more widespread adult learning opportunities in Japan, this report analyses several policy options to expand access to training, remove the barriers to training participation, and ensure that the training provided is aligned with Japan's labour market needs.Community colleges and workforce preparation in the 21st century: emerging research and opportunities by Dimitra Smith (Ed.); Rhonda Lewis (Ed.); Leslie Singleton (Ed.)
Publication Date: 2021Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a comprehensive reference source that covers the essential role of community colleges in developing a skilled workforce via varying educational opportunities that include degree completion, workforce development, and skill enhancement. Readers will benefit from the book's ability to advocate for the need for individuals with skillful trade options, provide different areas to consider as trade options, discuss the role of community colleges in preparing a workforce, examine the challenges that can arise for individuals with a trade, and present a global outlook on the workforce of the 21st century.New models for technical and vocational education and training by Moses Makgato; Antje Barabasch
Publication Date: 2020New Models for Technical and Vocational Education and Training examines TVET and CET colleges and programs that provide intermediate skills to enhance students' chances of employability and entrepreneurship in Industry 4.0. The book explores knowledge in respect to workforce preparation, digital skills development, teaching and learning of TVET, flexibility and articulation of TVET to respond to work-integrated learning, and reskilling and upskilling to avoid skill mismatches.Multidisciplinary approach to entrepreneurship education for migrants by Selma Mosquera; Patrícia Jardim da Palma
Publication Date: 2020Multidisciplinary Approach to Entrepreneurship Education for Migrants examines the most effective methods for teaching migrants vital venture capital skills and ensuring they have the tools necessary for leading business ventures.Promoting inclusive growth in the fourth industrial revolution by Sheryl Beverley Buckley (Ed.)
Publication Date: 2020Promoting Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a collection of innovative research that focuses on the role of formal education in preparing students for uncertain futures and for societies that are changing at great speed in terms of their abilities to drive job creation, economic growth, and prosperity for millions in the future, featuring coverage on a broad range of topics including economics, higher education, and safety and regulation.
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