Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of contemporary perspectives, policies, and practices relating to reported vocational education and training (VET) teacher recruitment and retention challenges, with a particular focus on England and Australia. Design/methodology/approach: Th…
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically test whether or not an online business simulation game (OBSG) can enhance key soft skills and self-perceived employability. Design/methodology/approach – This research employed a blended learning approach to syllabus delivery. Five soft skills an…
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of internship in shaping lifelong learning trajectories of technical vocational education and training undergraduates. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Structural equation modelling was used with …
Purpose – This study aims to provide comprehensive evidence on the earnings-related outcomes of vocational skills training for unemployed youth across different evaluation periods, identifying the roles of various components of training programs through the comparison of short- and long-term effects…
Purpose – This study examines the variables associated with the likelihood of horizontal mismatch among Chilean university graduates, focusing on the role of field of study, university prestige and gender. Design/methodology/approach – A binary logistic regression model was estimated using data from…
Purpose – This study investigates the motivators and barriers affecting the entrepreneurial intentions of university students within a new conceptual framework and how these variables differ between students of business administration and those other specializations. Design/methodology/approach – Th…
Purpose – This paper aims to document early earnings trajectories based on the educational pathways travelled by students in Ontario, Canada, with a particular focus on the outcomes of those that opt for training in the trades. Design/methodology/approach – This study draws on a new administrative l…
Purpose – The study examines how governance structures and systemic factors undermine technical and vocational education and training (TVET) workforce development, addressing key research gaps and offering actionable insights for reform. Design/methodology/approach – Utilizing a qualitative approach…
Purpose The vocational education-industry connection is crucial for students’ professional competence development and employability. In the past decade, the Chinese government has issued numerous policies in this regard. This study reviews these policies concerning the context. Design/methodology/ap…
Purpose The study aimed to clarify how, or if, the quality of paid work undertaken while completing tertiary education affects students’ career development. While most tertiary students work while studying, this is often in more precarious jobs. The study examined the relationships between perceived…
Purpose – Competence, which generally refers to being able to do things in real-world contexts, has attracted the interest of educational researchers for over half a century. It spans all levels of education, diverse life and professional domains and key aspects of educational implementation – curri…
Purpose – Socialisation plays a significant role in education, especially for international students, as it helps them develop soft skills that are increasingly valued by employers in the global job market. Since value creation relies on the joint efforts of both the university and the student, thes…
Purpose – This study investigates the long-term school-to-work trajectories of children of immigrants (CI) in Norway, focusing on the potential benefits of vocational education and training (VET) compared to general education (GEN). The research aims to determine whether VET provides CI with advanta…
Purpose – This study investigated the ineffectiveness of public speaking competence (PSC) in fostering employability. By analyzing the competency–training gap, it offers insights into vocational education and training (VET) concerning market-related generic skills. Design/methodology/approach – An i…
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how graduate employability is conceptualized and operationalized in higher education through educational interventions. It provides a comprehensive review of how these interventions are implemented and the results they report as well as the levels of…
Purpose: The aim of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness of a training programme for developing employability skills, including digital competency and soft skills (problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability, leadership, decision-making and creativity), in professional-training programmes. Design/…
Purpose: The positive correlation between students’ internship and employability is well documented. However, there is no consensus on its relationship with academic performance. Previous studies investigated the Bachelor level: in the UK, the so-called sandwich placement is positively correlated; i…
Purpose: This study examines the perceptions of human resource (HR) professionals regarding the use of micro-credentials in the job market. The research explores the role of micro-credentials as emerging credentials in job requirements, continuing education, soft skills acquisition, job application …
Purpose: This study introduces a non-orthodox approach to the dominant policy-based approaches to graduate employability through contextualizing international students’ everyday experiences within their educational and wider structural contexts of the labour market. Design/methodology/approach: The …
Purpose: This study explores the impact of new technologies, such as simulation and virtual reality, on the pedagogy and learning of engineering students. It aims to compare the effectiveness of these digital tools against traditional teaching methods in enhancing student learning experiences. Desig…
