On a basis of research and literature review, Smith, in 2001, suggested a model for the development of preparedness of learners and their workplaces to support the flexible delivery of training in enterprises. Using the model as a framework, he then developed a detailed set of strategies that may be…
Examines the use of micro-businesses for undergraduate placements on business and management courses. Such businesses are often not considered for placements by HEIs because graduates have tended to obtain employment in larger organisations. However, the graduate labour market is changing and micro-…
Source:Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community
(2002)
Three samples of urban Latina and African-American women in hospitality training programs were assessed on their perceived self-efficacy. In Sample 1, the typical Latina (n = 25) and African-American (n = 71) woman was a young, single, mother of three children who had received benefits for over six …
Source:Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community
(2002)
Since the introduction of welfare reform more job training programs have become available to welfare recipients; however, these programs rarely undergo thorough assessments of their effectiveness in improving the psychological well-being of participants. The purpose of this study was to examine how …
The upgrading of vocational studies in general - and vocational education and training programmes and qualifications in particular - has never been so high on the political agenda. Current policy initiatives include reconstructing Modern Apprenticeships, reorganising the 14-19 phase to enhance vocat…
There has recently been a strong drive to develop apprenticeship in France, as one means of decreasing youth unemployment. Our aim in this paper is to try to measure the "pure" within-firm training effect on school-to-work transition. We address the problem of the transition to the first job, using …
