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Download full textThink Global, 2016
In an increasingly turbulent and uncertain global world, it is vital that as a society we work together to maximise opportunities and mitigate threats. This report examines some of these emerging threats and opportunities from a skills perspective, looks at the role those stakeholder groups play and how we should all come together to prepare our…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Skill Development, Job Skills, Labor Market
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Direct linkEmira, Mahmoud; Rahman, Zeeshan – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2017
Despite the United Kingdom government increasing efforts to tackle unemployment, young people face a number of barriers to be employed. As a leading awarding body, City & Guilds launched the TechBac in 2014 to address some of these barriers and provide learners with a balanced programme of vocational study. This article is based on the initial…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills, Mixed Methods Research
Macey, Emma – National Literacy Trust, 2013
This report looks at whether employers think schools are equipping young people with the literacy skills required for the workplace. It is primarily based on secondary literature sources and introductory conversations with a small sample of key employers and agencies. A complementary report presents evidence on young people's views on literacy and…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employers, Job Skills, Literacy
Papadopoulos, Theo – Industry and Higher Education, 2010
A survey of business people, Victoria University business studies alumni and business academics revealed a strong preference for curricula, learning activities and assessments that develop professional skills and personal attributes, adding value to the student learning experience and developing graduate capabilities beyond discipline and…
Descriptors: Discipline, Problem Solving, Job Skills, Learning Experience
Phillipson, Chris; Ogg, Jim – Universities UK, 2010
This report reviews the engagement of older learners (defined as those aged 50 and over) in education and training with particular reference to their involvement in higher education. The ageing of populations was one of the most important trends in the 20th century and will raise major challenges in this century. Appended are: (1) Selected UK…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Colleges
Coulson-Thomas, Colin J. – 1990
A 1990 questionnaire and interview survey identified requirements for programs and courses relating to human resource development for international operation. The survey was designed to seek the views of United Kingdom (UK) and European and international companies, professional associations, and accounting firms. Of 540 organizations, 91 returned…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Business Administration Education, Corporate Education
