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Welfare to Work | The Case of Northern Ireland
Ann Marie Gray and Goretti Horgan “outline issues relating to the implementation and impact of the most recent Welfare to Work policy in Northern Ireland.” in Welfare to Work published by ARK, ACCESS RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE, Northern Ireland. “The focus on work as the route out of poverty is reflected in the policies and measures introduced since 1997.” … Continue reading
Employability | Microsoft | US : Elevate America report offers lessons on employability
Microsoft’s Elevate America programs focus on “providing technology skills training, and resources to help people find employment.” reports Andrea L. Taylor Director of Community Affairs in North America, Microsoft on blogs.technet.com. The programs includes those initiatives: A veterans initiative helps U.S. veterans to transition from military to civilian employment. A community initiative focuses on working in … Continue reading
Education | Pakistan : 1 in 10 of the world’s primary school-age children not in school
“What is the real story of education in Pakistan’s Northern Areas, or Gilgit-Bultistan, as it is now called? “ asks Rebecca Winthrop in Pakistan Does Have an Education Crisis Despite Questions About Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea on brookings.edu. “Contrary to the Three Cups of Tea portrayal of Gilgit-Bultistan as a place with little educational … Continue reading
OECD | Vocational Education and Training : Strengths, Challenges and Recommendation: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China , Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (South Carolina and Texas)
The OECD publishes a series of summary sheets on education and training (VET) in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile (also in Spanish), China (also in Chinese) , Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (South Carolina and Texas). Each of them deals with strengths, challenges and advances recommendations. Australia … Continue reading
How to Promote Your Liberal Arts Major on the Job Market
bestuniversities.com proposes 10 Ways to Promote Your Liberal Arts Major on the Job Market adding “a liberal arts degree is one of the most diverse and intellectually stimulating educations a student can earn today.” Here are the propositions: Highlight Your Interpersonal Skills Describe Your Adaptability Show Your Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills Promote Teamwork Show Your Written and … Continue reading
History Degree | Employability : History students consider that degree provides important transferable skills
In his report International Students in History: A Comparative Study of First-Year Transition, 2009-2010, M.H.Beals surveys students on the impact of their higher education in History on their employability. Students were asked about whether or not their history degree would help them to get a job after graduation, either indirectly or directly. The Indirect Value of a … Continue reading
China | Demography | Aging : the long-term implications
Canada and Europe are not alone in dealing with important demographic shifts. And worries about increasing recruitment problems, workforce shortages and skills gap are widespread. But there might be more critical situations. For instance, China is just beginning its huge demographic transition. In an article published on brookings.edu, Wan Feng qualifies China as a “demographic overachiever” and analyses … Continue reading
e-literacy | A key skill
The Horizon Report is an annual publication of the trends and technological for education. It is published by the New Media Consortium. According to the Report, “digital media literacy continues its rise in importance as a key skill in every discipline and profession.” It then identifies trends and critical challenges (quotes). Trends People expect to … Continue reading
Jobs | Industry | US : 10 Dying Industries
Toon Van Beeck has identified 10 key industries that will decline, even after the economy revives in Dying Industries, published by IBISWorld. Van Beeck recalls that “not every industry is performing well. Industries go through life cycles, and largely speaking, these are growth, maturity and decline.” Revenue 2010 ($ million) Decline 2000-10 (%) Forecast Decline 2010-16 … Continue reading
Technical and vocational education (TVE) | The what, the how much, the when & the who
Here are some statements extracted from a World Bank report by Arvil V. Adams entitled The Role of Youth Skills Development in the Transition to Work: A Global Review (2007) on commonly asked questions. A kind of reminder. Does TVE payoff? TVE does payoff under the right conditions. Evidence shows that TVE is more effective when focused … Continue reading
The effects of firm sponsored training for low skilled workers is very positive
“Very few papers exist that focus on firm sponsored training for low skilled workers” writes Ruud Gerards in his preliminary version of his paper. He uses “company data, which is especially rare considering the focus on low skilled workers. Second, they span up to 16 years of wage, job promotion and job performance information for … Continue reading
Employability : what does it mean ?
The Centre for Employment Studies Research – CESR’s Review present in its January issue (downloadable), Nick Wilton which deciphers for his reader the different meaning of employability. “The term ‘employability’ has gradually permeated the national consciousness, increasingly used across a variety of policy areas including higher education, social welfare and public finance. However, despite its … Continue reading
Recruiting | Europe | Social media cannot yet compete with existing recruitment channels
Social media are more and more used for recruitment. But some recruiters are still doubtful. The debate is hot. Hard facts are needed. StepStone recently carried out a survey to collect information and statistics about this increasingly popular use . The key findings (extracted from the report) Organisations use social media mainly for recruitment About … Continue reading
Vocational Certificates and College Degrees | The employment benefits – a reminder of old results
A research published in 1999 and funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, compares the various credentials, their benefits in relation to employment, and their role in the lifelong learning patterns of career-focused individuals. Key points Studies verify that education beyond high school results in higher earnings. (a 5-15% rate of return in … Continue reading
U.S. | Jobs Act Get Mixed Reviews
JOBS Act Signed Into Law With Mixed Reviews Source: Think JOBS Act Means Wild West Is Back? Think Again – Business News – CNBC Any U.S. corporate executives who think they can use the Jobs Act’s relaxed rules for public listing to cut corners on accounting and disclosure may want to think again. The Act, … Continue reading
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