Purpose - The classical form of dual vocational training in Switzerland is on-the-job training combined with theoretical education in a school. In order to be an attractive educational choice for both enterprises and pupils, the apprenticeship model has to be constantly adapted to the demands of the labour market. As a potential model for future…

Drawbacks of the German dual system include limits on competition, delay of adult status in the labor market, no guarantee of employment, and inflexible regulations. An underlying principle of corporatism and unique aspects of the German economy mean it may not be an appropriate model for the British training system. (SK)

Purpose - Proposes to provide a description of the factors that underlie retention and to develop a model of the process of retention. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative study was conducted in a selected number of occupational areas. Interviews were conducted with apprentices and trainees employed under a contract of training…

The author criticizes the apparent superficiality of National Vocational Qualification provisions and calls for a return to the traditional apprenticeship system. (JOW)

Interviews with 30 student apprentices, 12 vocational educators, and 15 employers indicated that (1) students were motivated by hands-on experiences and a head start on employment; (2) all groups felt the program developed social skills and work attitudes; and (3) teachers perceived problems not observed by students in school-to-work transitions…

Purpose ? This paper proposes to investigate the modernisation of the German Dual System for apprenticeships. Design/methodology/approach ? The paper looks at the history of the development of the Dual System and looks at the challenges it faces today. Findings ? The paper finds that Germany, with its long-standing tradition of dual…

Graduate apprenticeships in a British college's hospitality management course involved integration of key skills and National Vocational Qualifications units. Qualitative and quantitative data from seven students indicated they felt that integration enabled formal recognition of competency, provided valuable managerial experience, and facilitated…

Identifies major features of the German dual system of vocational education and apprenticeship: dual learning venues, public responsibility for training, self-government, private commitment to training, and the vocational principle. Suggests reasons why the German system may solve the qualifications problem but is unlikely to be emulated…

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) have been criticised in some quarters in 2002, only 40 per cent of work-based learning WBL providers were deemed adequate. Things are improving but there is still much to be done. This paper addresses this issue. Support for Success, a Learning and Skills Development Agency quality improvement programme funded by the…

A comparison of German vocational students receiving company-based and noncompany-based training found that noncompany-based trainees had relatively poor employment prospects. Possible causes were lack of real-world work experience, differences in occupational structure of training and trainees' entrance qualifications, and employer reluctance to…

Purpose -- Gender segregation has been a persistent feature of apprenticeship programmes in countries around the world. In the UK, the Modern Apprenticeship was launched ten years ago as the governments flagship initiative for training new entrants in a range of occupational sectors. One of its priorities was to increase male and female…

In Australia, as in many other countries, initiatives are constantly being developed which aim to assist school students' transition into work. One such initiative, which was introduced towards the end of the 1990s, was the introduction of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, often referred to by the umbrella term "school-based new…

A case study of a program to give apprentices access to undergraduate business education at a British university in cooperation with a local chamber of commerce identified these success factors: recognition that modern apprentices are unlike traditional college students and focus on technology, outcome-based learning, personal development, and…

The dual system of vocational education and apprenticeship in Germany originated in the crafts sector, with predominantly male participation. As the services sector rapidly expands, the question arises whether small businesses in this sector will be able or willing to follow the dual system. (Contains 55 references.) (JOW)

Purpose - The paper aims to review the National Open Apprenticeship Scheme and how it has fulfilled its mandate of promoting skill acquisition and youth employment in Nigeria, in the 17 years since the inception of the National Directorate of Employment NDE. Design/methodology/approach - Site visits to trainers' workshops were carried out to…