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Schneider, Sebastian; Wessels, Antje; Pilz, Matthias – Vocations and Learning, 2023
In India, the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are a vital part the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. Previous research reveals that in addition to some other problems, it is the strongly theory-based training that impedes the transition of VET graduates into the labour market, and leads to a lack of work-readiness in young…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Institutes (Training Programs), Industrial Training
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Jambo, Svenja; Pilz, Matthias – International Journal of Training Research, 2018
India is a growing country in terms of both the number of young people and its economic expansion. Therefore, skilling is crucial both at policy level and for educational institutions. Yet, apart from general statements concerning the 'lack of attractiveness of vocational education', no research-based findings exist about this topic in India.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Industrial Training, Institutes (Training Programs)
Guile, David, Ed.; Unwin, Lorna, Ed. – John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2019
"The Wiley Handbook of Vocational Education and Training" offers an in-depth guide to the theories, practices, and policies of vocational education and training (VET). With contributions from a panel of leading international scholars, the Handbook contains 27 authoritative essays from a wide range of disciplines. The contributors present…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Educational Theories, Educational Practices, Theory Practice Relationship
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Agrawal, Tushar – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2012
This paper provides an overview of vocational education and training (VET) system in India, and discusses various challenges and difficulties in the Indian VET system. The paper also examines labour market outcomes of vocational graduates and compares these with those of general secondary graduates using a large-scale nationally representative…
Descriptors: Industrial Training, Vocational Education, Foreign Countries, Labor Market
Australian Dept. of Labour and National Service, Perth. – 1966
Approximately 70 percent of India's 1963 population of 460,000,000 engage in agricultural pursuits and cottage industries. Some progress has been made in developing industry. The Indian Constitution provides for universal, free, and compulsory education through 14 years of age, but full application has been hindered by inadequate facilities,…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Economic Development, Educational Planning, Foreign Countries