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Skinner, Denise; Saunders, Mark N. K.; Beresford, Richard – Education + Training, 2004
The question of how to develop human capabilities to meet current and future needs of organisations has become an important issue at national, organisational and individual levels. An essential ingredient is shared understanding of the skills and competences deemed necessary and/or desirable for current and future performance. Current indications…
Descriptors: Supply and Demand, Employees, Academic Achievement, Manufacturing Industry
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Bowers-Brown, Tamsin; Berry, David – Education + Training, 2005
Purpose -- This paper aims to present apprentices' perceptions of their opportunities for progressing to higher education. Data gained through semi-structured interviews with apprentices is placed in the context of the current policy agenda to widen participation in higher education and to increase the skills levels of those in employment. These…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, Adult Education