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A French model of craft training: Its strategic relevance and recruitment issues for a UK firm

Review

Authors: Malloch, Hedley Redman, Tom C.

Source: International Journal of Human Resource Management (2005)

This paper is a study of the recruitment to the first version of the International Journeyman Programme (IJP), a project to recruit and train young workers from the northeast of England for a craft and technician training programme in engineering organized by a French trade guild, Les Compagnons du Devoir (CdD). The initial version of the project was unsuccessful and the paper highlights the role played by UK state agencies and institutions in the recruitment process in the project's lack of success. The paper examines the strategic relevance of a model of French craft training to a UK firm, describes that system of training and development, and analyses the recruitment difficulties faced by the IJP organizers when they attempted to launch the programme. The study finds that key elements of the UK VET system have severe problems in delivering high-skills training, and that there are in-built structural barriers that limit the extent to which such training can be easily imported. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.

This paper is a study of the recruitment to the first version of the International Journeyman Programme (IJP), a project to recruit and train young workers from the northeast of England for a craft and technician training programme in engineering organized by a French trade guild, Les Compagnons du …

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engineering Recruitment Young workers vocational and educational training International Journeyman Programme Les Compagnons du Devoir

2 Citations 10.1080/09585190500144244

Shall I train your apprentice?: An empirical investigation of outsourcing of apprenticeship training in Switzerland

Article

Authors: Walther, Belinda Schweri, Juerg Wolter, Stefan C.

Source: Education and Training (2005)

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 apprenticeship training, large firms started to concentrate their apprenticeship training in one or a few sites. More recently, independent external firms have been set up with the express purpose of training apprentices for other companies. This article aims to discuss these new developments. Design/methodology/approach - This article bases its discussion of the developments on the basis of a unique data set comprising more than 2,300 training companies in Switzerland. Findings - The observations reported in this article suggest that training in a training centre is a viable alternative to the usual in-house apprenticeship system where the apprentice is trained within the company. However, training centres will never be an ideal solution for all occupations or for every company. Training centres are primarily worthwhile for investment-intensive occupations where the main objective is to invest in an apprentice's human capital and thus help ensure a steady supply of highly qualified workers. Originality/value - The article presents useful developments in the use of training centres. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Keywords:

vocational training Training Apprenticeships Cost benefit analysis

5 Citations 10.1108/00400910510601850

Apprenticeships in Germany: Modernising the dual system

Article

Authors: Deissinger, Thomas Hellwig, Silke

Source: Education and Training (2005)

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 apprenticeships and the reputation of maintaining its practices rather than changing them, has joined the vocational education and training reform agenda. It also finds that reforms seem inevitable in the face of a partial failure of the traditional mechanisms operating within the existing apprenticeship system. Originality/value - This paper is useful in highlighting the challenges faced by a traditional apprenticeship system. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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 i …

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Apprenticeships Germany Management strategy

44 Citations 10.1108/00400910510601896

Mismatched perceptions and expectations: An exploration of stakeholders' views of key and technical skills in vocational education and training

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Authors: Saunders, Mark N.K. Skinner, Denise Beresford, Richard

Source: Journal of European Industrial Training (2005)

Purpose - To explore potential mismatches between stakeholders' perceptions and expectations of key and technical skills needed for an advanced modern apprentice within the UK. Design/methodology/approach - Using data collected from the automotive sector, the template process is used to establish lecturer, student and employee stakeholder group's expectations of a person taking up employment alongside an advanced modern apprenticeship or as an advanced modern apprentice. Perceptions of the extent to which expectations are met and their relative importance are assessed. Findings - All stakeholders acknowledge that a skills gap exists across key and technical skills. However, whilst students focus on technical skills, lecturers and employees place greatest emphasis on key skills and their ability to transfer them. Research limitations/implications - Although this research is based on the UK automotive sector, the findings emphasise the importance of key skills and understanding as part of students' learning. Research is needed to establish why students appear to undervalue these and establish whether similar patterns exist in other sectors. Practical implications - The voluntarist approach to UK vocational education and training has, when combined with the need for further education colleges to be economically viable, resulted in courses that appear attractive but do not always meet the automotive sector's needs. Research is needed to establish whether this is occurring across other sectors. Originality/value - This template process offers a new technique to explore stakeholders' perceptions and expectations. The findings provide new insights into the mismatches between expectations of the stakeholders in vocational education and training. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Purpose - To explore potential mismatches between stakeholders' perceptions and expectations of key and technical skills needed for an advanced modern apprentice within the UK. Design/methodology/approach - Using data collected from the automotive sector, the template process is used to establish le …

Keywords:

vocational training Skills Apprenticeships United Kingdom

6 Citations 10.1108/03090590510603414

Addressing gender segregation in apprenticeships in England

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Authors: Miller, Linda R.

Source: Education and Training (2005)

Purpose - This paper aims to report findings from a UK study funded by the Equal Opportunities Commission to explore gender segregation in apprenticeships in five strongly segregated sectors: construction, plumbing, engineering, information technology (all strongly male-dominated), and child care (female-dominated). The aim of the research was to consider the nature of the barriers preventing young people moving into apprenticeships in these areas of work and to investigate the actions that have been taken by local Learning and Skills Councils to address gender segregation in apprenticeships. Design/methodology/approach - The research consisted of a survey of Local Learning and Skill Councils (the bodies that fund all post-16 learning provision outside higher education in the UK), case study interviews in five geographical regions selected as examples of good practice, and interviews with representatives of Sector Skill Councils. Findings - This paper reports some of the barriers encountered by organisations involved in encouraging young people to enter vocational training and by apprentices themselves, and the actions that organisations have taken to try to encourage more diverse groups of young people to consider apprenticeships in these sectors. Originality/value - This paper is of importance to those wishing to encourage young people to enter into vocational training. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Purpose - This paper aims to report findings from a UK study funded by the Equal Opportunities Commission to explore gender segregation in apprenticeships in five strongly segregated sectors: construction, plumbing, engineering, information technology (all strongly male-dominated), and child care (f …

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Gender Apprenticeships United Kingdom equal opportunities

12 Citations 10.1108/00400910510601878

The national directorate of employment's open apprenticeship scheme in Nigeria: New wine in old wineskins?

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Authors: Evawoma-Enuku, Usiwoma Mgbor, Michael O.

Source: Education and Training (2005)

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 observe the programme in practice and examine documents and annual report(s) made available at the NDE Office in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Findings - The paper finds that master craftsmen and women operate both the traditional apprenticeship system and the NDE scheme using the same training methods. It reveals that there are no Saturday Theory classes due to lack of funds. It also finds that apprentices have low educational background, no evaluation and certification at the end of training; they get an equivalent of about €3 a month and are paid in arrears of three to six months. It is found that there is a shortage of tools and drop-out rate is high. Research limitations/implications - The latest annual report available was for year 2000, which may not be very current. The paper focuses on only one out of 36 states, although the programme is centrally controlled from Abuja, Nigeria's capital and may have similar features. Practical implications - The paper provides insight for stake-holders involved in providing vocational skills geared towards solving unemployment problems in Nigeria. Originality/value - There is a dearth of literature in the area of vocational skills in Nigeria. This paper tries to contribute to the body of knowledge in this area, especially after 17 years of NDE existence. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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 visi …

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Nigeria employment Apprenticeships Skills training Youth training

11 Citations 10.1108/00400910510601904

vocational education and training in Australian schools: Issues for practitioners

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Authors: Barnett, Kate Ryan, Robin

Source: International Education Journal (2005)

Originally a series of local initiatives, vocational education and Training (VET) in Schools is now largely driven by policy makers and politicians who, too frequently, fail to appreciate the challenges the reform poses to teachers, school managers and workplace coordinators. Research has identified perceptions of poor quality in training, difficulties in curriculum development, assessment and accreditation, lack of opportunities for workplace learning, inadequate delivery methodologies, sometimes profound cultural incompatibilities and resourcing issues as barriers to successful implementation. Recent research has clarified many of these issues and provided some pointers to their resolution. These challenges should not detract from the positive achievements of VET in Schools that include a range of benefits to students of a personal and vocational nature as well as a broader impact on school culture. © 2005 Shannon Research Press.

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Technical and vocational education and Training (TVET) curriculum education policy vocational education and training (VET) in schools Work based education

2 Citations

The UCSD student-run free clinic project: Transdisciplinary health professional education

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Authors: Beck, Ellen

Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (2005)

In the face of the serious problem of lack of access to health care in the United States, with over 45 million uninsured,1 there exist many models of collaborative local programs serving the uninsured. One such approach is the student-run free clinic, small projects managed by health professional students, supervised by licensed health professionals, offering free health services to those without health access. The purpose of this article is to describe the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project, its history, mission, partners, clinical services, curriculum, funding, replicability, outcomes, elements of success, transdisciplinary nature, and hopes for the future.

In the face of the serious problem of lack of access to health care in the United States, with over 45 million uninsured,1 there exist many models of collaborative local programs serving the uninsured. One such approach is the student-run free clinic, small projects managed by health professional st …

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Training clinical competence human Humans Internship and Residency Article vocational education curriculum student United States medical education medical profession medical student residency education Students, Medical health service clinical practice person-centered empowerment teacher reproducibility dentistry licensing health professional Student-run medicine community financial management health care access patient care team Health Services Accessibility Trust community medicine demography access mental health service Patient-Centered Care health program Minority Groups Underserved Organizational Objectives Pharmacy California health insurance Dentistry Vulnerable Populations altruism acupuncture laboratory test Management outcomes research Acupuncture Free clinic Humanistic Promotora Respect Transdisciplinary Uninsured epidemiological data Community Health Centers Community-Institutional Relations Homeless Persons Uncompensated Care

76 Citations 10.1353/hpu.2005.0026

Views on the ground: Teaching and clinical assessors' views on vocational training for healthcare assistants in Ireland

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Authors: McKenna, Hugh P. Keeney, Sinead Hasson, Felicity

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing (2005)

Aim and objectives. This paper reports the views of teaching staff and clinical assessors on their experience of programme delivery and assessment. Background. In 2001, the Irish Department of Health and Children developed a vocational training programme for healthcare assistants. This programme was piloted nationally across 14 hospital and community sites. Teaching staff and clinical assessors at each site delivered the programme. Method. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 16 clinical staff and 26 teaching staff. With consent, all interviews were tape-recorded, from which the transcripts were subject to content analysis. Results. A lack of experience and preparation among teaching staff and clinical assessors was evident. The staff's commitment to their role on the programme while maintaining their normal duties caused frustration and uncertainty. Not withstanding, the value of the programme in terms of increased motivation, satisfaction and knowledge of healthcare assistants and the impact on care delivery, was recognized by respondents. Conclusions. This programme represents the provision of a national standard training programme for healthcare assistants. It provides an insight into the delivery of such a programme and the educational and training needs of healthcare assistants through the views of staff that taught and assessed on it. Relevance to clinical practice. Findings suggest that the development and implementation of a national training programme for healthcare assistants is achievable. © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Aim and objectives. This paper reports the views of teaching staff and clinical assessors on their experience of programme delivery and assessment. Background. In 2001, the Irish Department of Health and Children developed a vocational training programme for hea …

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Teaching Training human Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans vocational education curriculum qualitative research motivation Self Efficacy review health care personnel professional competence program evaluation Attitude of Health Personnel Program development Programme Evaluation Faculty, Nursing nurse Ireland health care nursing staff certification Nursing education Research health care quality Forecasting workforce planning Inservice Training vocational qualifications health program medical staff workload public health service Health Services Needs and Demand Questionnaires Healthcare assistants Nurse's Role nursing methodology research Nursing auxiliaries Nurses' Aides

6 Citations 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.01059.x

Apprentices and young workers: A study of the Norwegian youth labour market

Article Open Access

Authors: Askilden, Jan Erik Nilsen, Øivind A.

Source: Scottish Journal of Political Economy (2005)

Apprenticeship programmes are in many countries important stepping stones into the labour market. However, recruitment of apprentices seems to follow the business cycle. This pattern may be caused by firms' contemporaneous demand for labour, but may also be consistent with an investment hypothesis. A model, in which the tightness in the labour market is taken into account, is tested on a sample of Norwegian quarterly firm-specific data. The empirical findings give moderate support to an investment hypothesis. The apprentices substitute to some degree for skilled labour but are recruited primarily based on the labour market situation. The wage level plays a minor role for recruitment of apprentices. © Scottish Economic Society 2005, Published by Blackwell Publishing.

Apprenticeship programmes are in many countries important stepping stones into the labour market. However, recruitment of apprentices seems to follow the business cycle. This pattern may be caused by firms' contemporaneous demand for labour, but may also be consistent with an investment hypothesis. …

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Employment vocational education skilled labor labor market young population Europe Norway Scandinavia Eurasia Eastern Hemisphere Northern Europe World

19 Citations 10.1111/j.0036-9292.2005.00331.x

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