Book chapter 2024

Integrating Work- Based Education: Bridging Academic Knowledge and Practical Experience for Workforce Readiness

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Pommarang, Sakunthai
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Kenaphoom, Sanya
Business Sustainability Practices in Society 5.0
Journal · pp. 137-176
Abstract

Work- based education (WBE), which bridges the gap between academia and industry, increases graduates' employability by giving them practical experience and industry- specific knowledge, better preparing them for the demands of the workforce. This paper aims to investigate the integration of WBEs. WBE is essential to modern education because it prepares graduates for the workforce by fusing academic knowledge with real- world experience. WBE better aligns educational objectives with labor market demands by fusing cutting- edge methods like competency- based and project- based learning with digital tools and virtual simulations. Its ongoing development is anticipated to improve its efficacy and better prepare graduates for the fast- paced labor market. This development will be aided by global collaborations and emerging technologies. In conclusion, utilizing cutting- edge technology and international collaborations, WBE combines theory and practical skills to better align education with the changing demands of the labor market and increase its overall impact. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

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E-learning Employment Engineering education Project based learning Commerce Personnel Virtual reality Labour market Market demand Practical experience Cutting edges Real-world experience Cutting Edge method Educational objectives Modern educations Specific knowledge Cutting tools
Author Affiliations
Loei Rajabhat University, Loei, Loei, Thailand
Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Mahasarakham, Mahasarakham, Thailand
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