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Older and Younger Workers: The Equalling Effects of Health
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Beck, Vanessa; Quinn, Martin – Education & Training, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the statistical evidence on the effects that ill health has on labour market participation and opportunities for younger and older workers in the East Midlands (UK). Design/methodology/approach: A statistical analysis of Labour Force Survey data was undertaken to demonstrate that health issues…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis, Labor Force, Surveys
An Analysis of Apprentices in the US Construction Trades: An Overview of Their Training and Development with Recommendations for Policy Makers
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Woods, Jeffrey G. – Education & Training, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to provide an in-depth analysis of the labor market for apprentice training in the US construction industry. Also, the paper analyzes the learning process of apprentices and discusses the role of apprenticeships as a pathway to higher education. Design/methodology/approach: The interdisciplinary approach of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Construction Industry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Labor Market
The Twenty-First Century Multiple Generation Workforce: Overlaps and Differences but Also Challenges and Benefits
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Helyer, Ruth; Lee, Dionne – Education & Training, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the issues around a multiple generational workforce and more specifically, the challenges and benefits for education providers and employers. Design/methodology/approach: Reviewing research papers, analysing academic texts, interrogating market intelligence and contextualising case studies, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Baby Boomers, Employment Patterns, Aging (Individuals)