The Work Ready Graduate

Author : Neil B. Niman,Jennifer R. Chagnon
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031339103

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The Work-Ready Graduate by Neil B. Niman,Jennifer R. Chagnon Pdf

This book examines the tide of change facing higher education as it grapples with providing a more relevant and demonstrated value for its graduates entering the workplace. Based on their experience with the Business in Practice program they created, the authors share the rationale and practical approaches colleges and universities need to implement if they are to foster the development of a work-ready graduate. What sets the program apart are the two-credit courses crafted to take advantage of the unique knowledge and work experiences of industry professionals that complements our core curriculum. Utilizing experiential learning, the program is designed so that students can apply soft/smart skills in a progression that helps develop those capabilities that are beneficial for them and desired by employers. It is structured to bring internship-like experiences to campus, giving the vast majority of students a quality work-related experience that is impactful and relevant for today’s economy.

Author : Subas Dhakal,Verma Prikshat,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811309748

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The Transition from Graduation to Work by Subas Dhakal,Verma Prikshat,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess Pdf

This book reports on the findings from a research study of vocational and higher education graduates’ employability challenges. The nature and extent of these challenges, their underlying causes, and effective strategies to address the problems in this area are all analysed from a multiple-stakeholder paradigm. The primary focus of the book is on governments; secondary, vocational, and higher education systems; and industry employers - rather than graduates themselves - in order to highlight the policy and strategy implications for governments, industry and educational systems. Readers will acquire comprehensive information on the nature and extent of graduate employability in terms of country-specific challenges, together with a deeper understanding of their complex causes, and the inter-relatedness between governments, educational systems, industry sectors, and potential employers. They will also be provided with a broad range of stakeholder strategies designed to effectively address these challenges within integrated national and regional approaches.

Author : Paul Hager,Susan Holland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402053429

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Graduate Attributes, Learning and Employability by Paul Hager,Susan Holland Pdf

In these complex and challenging times, students, teachers and employers are all interested in the development of generic abilities as these typically make the difference between good and indifferent employees, successful and unsuccessful learners. This book explains why generic capacities have become so important and argues that the process of acquiring them is both lifelong and developmental.

Author : Michael Tomlinson,Leonard Holmes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137571687

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Graduate Employability in Context by Michael Tomlinson,Leonard Holmes Pdf

This book explores the highly significant and contested area of graduate employability and employment which is paid so much attention by those in the media and policy-makers. This is driven largely by concerns over the wider economic impact and value of graduates as increasing numbers complete their studies in higher education. At a time when graduates are seen as key to economic success, the critical question remains as to how their employability plays out in a changing labour market. This book brings together innovative approaches and research to present an extensive survey of the field. It provides insight on what is a complex and often elusive social and economic problem, ranging from how graduate employability is constructed as an economic and policy agenda to explorations of how graduates manage the transition from higher education to paid employment and finally to suggest future directions for curricula, policy and research.

Author : Hong T. M. Bui,Hoa T. M. Nguyen,Doug Cole
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429602696

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Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability by Hong T. M. Bui,Hoa T. M. Nguyen,Doug Cole Pdf

The worldwide marketization of higher education has resulted in a growing pressure on universities’ accountability, particularly in terms of more tangible learning outcomes directly related to paying higher tuition fees. Covering globally diverse perspectives, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability uses a range of international case studies to help practitioners and researchers review, reflect on and refresh their ability to bridge the gap between university and industry. A timely response to the need to improve the quality of higher education in order to build work readiness in students, this book: Adds a critical, global dimension to this topical area in higher education as well as society’s concerns Provides a number of practice-based case studies on how universities can transform their programmes to enhance graduate employability Acts as a source of practical suggestions for how to improve students' sufficient employability including their skills, knowledge and attitudes Provides insights from theory, practices and policy perspectives. A crucial read for anyone looking to engage with the global issue of graduate employability, Innovate Higher Education to Enhance Graduate Employability covers both theoretical frameworks and practical models through an exploration of how universities around the world are using innovative techniques to enhance employability.

Author : Vladimir L. Uskov,Robert J. Howlett,Lakhmi C. Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811382604

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Smart Education and e-Learning 2019 by Vladimir L. Uskov,Robert J. Howlett,Lakhmi C. Jain Pdf

This book contains the contributions presented at the 6th international KES conference on Smart Education and e-Learning (KES SEEL-2019), which took place at St. Julian’s, Malta, June 17–19, 2019. It contains fifty-five high-quality peer-reviewed papers that are grouped into several interconnected parts: Part 1 – Smart Education, Part 2 – Smart e-Learning, Part 3 – Smart Pedagogy, Part 4 – Smart Education: Systems and Technology, Part 5 – Smart Education: Case Studies and Research, Part 6 – Students with Disabilities and Smart Education/University, and Part 7 – Mathematical Modelling of Smart Education and Economics of Smart University. Smart education and smart e-learning are emerging and rapidly growing areas with the potential to transform existing teaching strategies, learning environments, and educational activities and technology in the classroom. Smart education and smart e-learning focus on enabling instructors to develop new ways of achieving excellence in teaching in highly technological smart classrooms, and providing students with new opportunities to maximize their success and select the best options for their education, location and learning style, as well as the mode of content delivery. This book serves as a useful source of research data and valuable information on current research projects, best practices and case studies for faculty, scholars, Ph.D. students, administrators, and practitioners – all those who are interested in smart education and smart e-learning.

Author : Rob Roggema,Anouk Roggema
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030376352

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Smart and Sustainable Cities and Buildings by Rob Roggema,Anouk Roggema Pdf

This book brings together the papers presented at the Smart and Sustainable Built Environments Conference, 2018 (SASBE).This latest research falls into two tracks: smart and sustainable design and planning cities; and the technicalities of smart and sustainable buildings. The growth of smart cities is evident, but not always linked to sustainability. This book gives an overview of the latest academic developments in increasing the smartness and sustainability of our cities and buildings. Aspects such as inclusivity, smart cities, place and space, the resilient city, urbanity and urban ecology are prominently featured in the design and planning part of the book; while energy, educational buildings, comfort, building design, construction and performance form the sub-themes of the technical part of the book. This book will appeal to urban designers, architects, urban planners, smart city designers and sustainable building experts.

Author : Roslyn Cameron,Subas Dhakal,John Burgess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315533957

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Transitions from Education to Work by Roslyn Cameron,Subas Dhakal,John Burgess Pdf

Labour markets are becoming more dynamic in response to pressures from globalisation, new technologies and trade agreements, as well as cross-border migration, inter-generation differences, changing education imperatives and employer expectations. By focusing on several Asia Pacific countries, this book explores the differences in their workforces: ageing, or abundant in labour but lacking in skilled employees. One similarity these countries share is the difficulty in attracting and retaining employees with the required skillset and capabilities, and these constraints can stymie national economic growth and long term development. This book brings together national and international perspectives on employability challenges faced by selected countries in the Asia Pacific region. While the region is forecast to enjoy high growth in the coming decade, a recurring challenge is addressing skill shortages and ensuring effective transition from training colleges and universities into employment. Consequently, the book focuses on the roles of multiple stakeholders, primarily: governments, education providers and employers – in more effectively addressing these key socio-economic challenges.

Author : Betsy Ng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031057168

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Higher Education and Job Employability by Betsy Ng Pdf

This book presents the most comprehensive discussion of emerging trends in higher education in the Asia Pacific, ranging from graduate attributes to integrated workplace learning, with an in-depth focus on work readiness, employability and career development. It draws on the relationship between graduate attributes and employability, as well as vocational training or internship programs. It offers theoretical and empirical analyses that institutions, decision-makers or academics can work on together to enhance job employability. This volume will also include issues such as development of emerging and employability skills, as well as directions for the changing nature in real-world settings. The book consists of contributions from experienced international authors, offering detailed insights for those who want a timely understanding of the latest trends in higher education.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781787432451

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Work-Integrated Learning in the 21st Century by Anonim Pdf

This book explores new questions about the state of work and work readiness for new university and college graduates in the context of work-integrated learning in the 21st century and the role of higher education in preparing students for the challenges of global economic shifts in the labour market.

Author : Mercy V. Chaita
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781627340564

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Developing Graduate Employability Skills by Mercy V. Chaita Pdf

This book is more than a prescription for success in developing employability skills and provides guidance on topics of relevancy to the employment environment. This book is unique and distinguished from similar books in that it provides a hand-holding approach which is complemented by solid case studies emphasizing the perspectives of employers. In addition, the book focuses on a broad-based audience, starting from the grassroots audience of graduates. However, as the book progresses, the techniques provided address issues that relate to any job seeker, be it jobless or merely seeking change of employment. The audience will benefit from models such as Skills Audit, Interview techniques and the whole employment process from pre-interview preliminaries to completing a successful probationary period.

Author : Fritz Leiber
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781568063867

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What Work Requires of Schools by Fritz Leiber Pdf

Concludes that all American high school students must develop a new set of competencies and foundation skills; that qualities of high performance that characterize the most competitive companies must become the standard for the majority of all companies; and American schools must be transformed into high-performance organizations in their own right. Describes the skills and personal qualities that workers need in order to be competent, and the productive use of resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems and technology by effective workers. Illustrated.

Author : Emmanuel Mogaji,Felix Maringe,Robert Ebo Hinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000048247

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Understanding the Higher Education Market in Africa by Emmanuel Mogaji,Felix Maringe,Robert Ebo Hinson Pdf

This book offers theoretical and practical insights into the marketing of higher education in Africa. It explores the key players, challenges and policies affecting higher education across the continent; their marketing strategies and the students’ selection process. While acknowledging the vast size of the continent, this book aims to provide an understanding of the dynamics of higher education in Africa. This book recognises the private and government involvement in higher education provision and students and staff as stakeholders in the marketisation process. Strategic efforts are directed by universities to attract prospective students. This book further addresses issues such as the responses of higher education sectors to the notion of markets and marketing; consumerism and competition in higher education in Africa; conceptions of the commodification of higher education in Africa; and the dominance of Western epistemologies and their influence in transforming higher education sectors. Students as consumers in increasingly marketised higher education sectors in Africa are also discussed. Though primarily for marketing students and academic researchers, the book's feature of blended theoretical and practical knowledge means that it will also be of interest to marketing practitioners and university managers.

Author : J. Hillage,E. Pollard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Employment
ISBN : 085522889X

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Employability by J. Hillage,E. Pollard Pdf

Author : Claire Wyatt-Smith,Lenore Adie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811320262

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Innovation and Accountability in Teacher Education by Claire Wyatt-Smith,Lenore Adie Pdf

This is the foundational book for the new series, Teacher Education, Learning Innovation and Accountability. The book canvasses research, practice and policy perspectives in teacher education across diverse geographic, social and political contexts. It explores the lifespan of teacher development from initial preparation through to graduate classroom practice as it occurs in an intensifying culture of standards and regulation. The characterization of initial teacher education (ITE) in a crucible of change permeates throughout the book. The chapters open up new ways of thinking about innovation and accountability in ITE and the professionalization of teaching, exploring fundamental questions, such as “Who are the actors in teacher preparation and how do they interact? How can we learn about the quality of teacher education? Where can we hear the voices of teacher educators and preservice teachers, as well as school-based teacher educators? What are the new and emerging roles of others in teacher education who have not been involved previously, including employing authorities?” (p. 22). While the book provides responses to these and other provocative questions, it also offers new insights into innovative teacher education from a wide range of policy and practice contexts.