Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning
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Work readiness and Work-changing ability: exploring the employability profiles of a social psychiatric care graduate programme’s alumni
Ville Björck, Britt Hedman Ahlström, Nóra KerekesWork readiness and the ability to change how work is conducted are key dimensions of employability. This study focuses on alumni from the social psychiatric care (SPC) programme…
The degree apprenticeship experience: perceptions of apprentices and their employers
Jonathan Garnett, Paula ReynierThe research presented in this paper deepens our understanding of the experience of apprentices and employers engaged in degree apprenticeships.
Self-rating scale in self-directed learning in workplace context: a case study of Thai operational employees in the petrochemical plant industry
Thitiporn Onsawarng, Prapassorn Wongdee, Pichet PinitThis study addresses the need for a validated tool to assess self-directed learning (SDL) behaviors among Thai operational employees in the petrochemical industry. Understanding…
The potentials of University–Industry Collaboration (UIC) for agriculture from diverse stakeholders’ perspectives
Syahraudhah Haji Shahlehi, Syahnur Farhana Haji Shahlehi, Vivi Nabilah ShayaUniversity–Industry Collaboration (UIC) is crucial for enhancing sectoral performance and competitiveness. This study focuses on investigating the challenges and solutions to…
Career transition and mentorship nexus: unmasking the mediating role of career adaptability
Chibueze Tobias Orji, Nuri HerachwatiTo avoid indecisiveness and a lack of direction in making a successful career transition, it may be necessary to modify the career transition process through career mentorship…
Intercultural adaptability development for students in internationalisation at home programmes in higher education in China and Korea
Phuong Minh Luong, Ly Thi Tran, Huyen Thanh Nguyen, Yen Thi Hai Tran, Giang Hoang Dang, Toan Van VuThis article reviews the intercultural adaptability (IA) development models for students in South Korea and China in response to the growing internationalisation of higher…
Leveraging online platforms for coach-peer conferences among university student entrepreneurs: building entrepreneurial self-efficacy
Dian Arief Pradana, Herdiana Dyah SusantiThe present study aims to examine the lived experience of undergraduate students in learning entrepreneurship education through online coach-peer conference at a university in…
The conceptualisation of employability among higher education administrators in Sri Lanka’s turbulent labour market
Chandrani Samaradivakara, Robin Bell, Antonius RaghubansieEmployability is an established research theme in Western literature; however, in developing economies, the concept remains unclear and underresearched. This study addresses this…
The effect of essential skills on perceived employability: a case of Malaysian undergraduates in energy-focused universities
Nurrahmani Madiah Mohamad, Amar Hisham Jaaffar, Nurshahirah Abd Majid, Aerni IsaThe purpose of this study is to examine the effect of technical skills, soft skills and social mobility skills on the perceived employability of Malaysian undergraduates in…
Contribution of university curriculum, work and life experience to work readiness: perspectives of individuals transitioning from university to physiotherapy practice
Vidya Lawton, Verity Pacey, Taryn M. Jones, Catherine M. DeanAustralian physiotherapy programs incorporate work-integrated learning within curriculum, with the aim to produce work-ready graduates. Recent research in physiotherapy has…
Assessing attitudes and impact of AI integration in higher education
Granit Baca, Genc ZhushiThis study aims to examine the integration of AI in student engagement and its benefits in the learning environment.
Exploring the maritime frontier: unveiling the transformative power of work-based learning (WBL) in maritime education and training (MET)
Yuthana Autsadee, Thammawan PhanphichitTo explore the benefits and challenges of WBL in MET in Thailand.
The interrelationship between 21st century skills that enhance graduate employability
Alba Vargas-Saritama, Verónica Soledad Espinoza-Celi, Fernando Carrión-RoblesThis study investigated how cooperative learning (CL) enhanced 21st century skills and knowledge to assure English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ employability.
Assessing the deliverables of beyond-the-classroom engagement of management students: an outcome-oriented model approach
Amandeep Dhaliwal, Sahil Malik, Deepti Dabas HazarikaStudent engagement is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions that significantly influence students and their learning journey. This study aims to explore the…
Assessing the relevance of an Indian undergraduate civil engineering programme: a fuzzy analytical hierarchy process approach
Swapnil Sharma, Seema Ravindra Singh, Sunita JatavAn undergraduate civil engineering programme is assessed for its relevance to the building construction sector. Its contrast from the existing curriculum structure is also…
Social capital development in online education and its impact on academic performance and satisfaction
Teik Aun Wong, Kevin Tee Liang Tan, Sheila Rose Darmaraj, Joshua Teck Khun Loo, Alex Hou Hong NgThe first objective is to investigate and determine the social capital development of students in online education. The second objective is to analyze the influence of social…
Adapting accountants to the AI revolution: university strategies for skill enhancement, job security and competence in accounting
Ahmed Mohamed Ameen Mohamed SaadThis research investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on accounting jobs and universities implementing AI-focused accounting programs and courses to meet market…
Students' reflections of quality (RoQ) in work-integrated learning (WIL): a systematic review and framework
Michelle J. Eady, David Drewery, Monica Burney, Wincy Li, Kimberley LivingstoneIn light of the expanding prominence of work-integrated learning (WIL), the pedagogical model that integrates work experiences into an academic curriculum, this paper presents a…
Conceptualising a model for provider-employer collaborations in quantity surveying degree apprenticeship programmes
Lovelin ObiWith increasing demand to enhance collaborative practices in Degree Apprenticeship (DA) programmes like Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeships (QSDA), there is a notable lack…
A conceptual soft skills competency framework for enhancing graduate intern employability
Zelda S. Bisschoff, Liezel MassynThe paper aims to close a literature gap by proposing a comprehensive conceptual soft skills competency framework for enhancing graduate intern employability through the…
Investigating collaborative learning in architectural design studios from the instructors’ perspective
Hirou Karimi, Guita FarivarsadriThis paper aims to examine the barriers to adopting collaboration in architectural design studios from the instructors' perspectives and explore strategies to overcome barriers.
Stakeholders’ perceptions of occupational competency assessment and certification systems in Ethiopia’s TVET programs
Ashebir Tekle, Solomon Areaya, Getachew HabtamuThis research aims to explore stakeholder perspectives on Ethiopia’s occupational competency assessment and certification systems.
Employability and long-term work life outcomes from studying at a Swedish university college: problematizing the notion of mismatch
Anders Nelson, Andreas Ivarsson, Marie LydellThis study aims to explore a specific case of the alleged mismatch between higher education and employability by investigating long-term work life outcomes for graduates from a…
The use of problem-solving methodology to develop institutional and curricular change: work-integrated learning as a strategy of differentiation
Beth Crosbie, Trevor Gerhardt, Joel MontgomeryUsing a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach, this paper examines whether internships can stand as a viable alternative to Higher Degree Apprenticeships (HDAs) within the UK…
The determinants of digital competencies in accounting: an empirical study in Vietnam
Tra Lam Pham, Thi Phuong Thanh Tran, Thi Kim Thoa Dau, Anh Hoa TranThis study investigates the determinants of digital competencies (DC) of students and professionals in accounting.
Testing a graduateness and employability skills model through the use of social media: findings from South Africa
Obrain Tinashe Murire, Liezel Cilliers, Willie ChinyamurindiThis study examined the influence of social media use on graduateness and the employability of exit students in South Africa.
Exploring the professional´s perceptions on dual vocational education and training (dual VET) process of implementation in Spain
Laura Guerrero Puerta, Rocío Lorente GarcíaThis article explores the perceptions of professionals on the implementation and impact of Dual Vocational Training (Dual VET) in the Spanish education system.
Updating aircraft maintenance education for the modern era: a new approach to vocational higher education
Wira Gauthama, Oke Hendra, Pangsa Rizkina Aswia, Direstu AmaliaThis study aims to provide an example of curriculum development for vocational higher education in aviation, specifically in the aircraft maintenance engineering program, while…
Shallow strategic thinking: findings from a multinational problem-based learning pilot study
Megan J. Hennessey, Celestino Perez, Brandy JennerResearchers piloted a problem-based learning (PBL) activity in a master’s degree-granting strategic studies program to explore how students apply knowledge and skills learned from…
Gender gap in the level of perceived achievement of complex thinking in business education in a Mexican university population
Adriana Medina-Vidal, José Carlos Vázquez-Parra, Marco Cruz-Sandoval, Arantza Echaniz-BarrondoThis article endeavors to detail the outcomes of an exploratory investigation into the perceived attainment levels of complex thinking competencies among business students at a…
Industrial engineer and Industry 4.0? Empirical evidence from the Brazilian context considering the relation between competences and technologies
Lucas Thadeu Vulcão da Rocha, Lucas Ryu Morotomi Pereira, Reimison Moreira Fernandes, André Cristiano Silva Melo, Dirceu da Silva, Izabela Simon Rampasso, Rosley Anholon, Vitor William Batista MartinsManufacturing systems have undergone radical changes because of the implementation of physical and digital innovating technologies with high levels of connectivity…
How does career coaching in higher education help graduate employees adjust to the workplace?
Niels van der Baan, Simon Beausaert, Wim Gijselaers, Inken GastEmployers increasingly require students to possess competences that go beyond theoretical knowledge and academic expertise, such as lifelong learning skills. To equip students…
Curricular innovation for economic symbiosis: a neural network approach to aligning university supply chain programs with regional industry demands
Jamie L. Daigle, Gary Stading, Ashley HallThe study aims to refine the local university’s supply chain management curriculum to meet regional industry demands, thus boosting the local economy.
Emerging from COVID-19: the perceptions of university students to part-time working and its impact on their transferable skill development
Carl Evans, Jonathan Lean, Ali Sen, Zatun Najahah YusofThe purpose of this study is to examine university students’ behaviours and perceptions relating to part-time working, particularly the impact of external factors such as…
Students career interest and understanding of corporate governance education in Ghana
Fred Awaah, Sam Kris HiltonGiven the perceived weak corporate governance systems in Ghana, corporate governance education curriculum requires empirical investigations to ascertain factors that can enhance…
Shifting work competencies in an emerging economy: a comparison of accounting students’ perceptions of demand and supply
Nicholas ChandlerThe purpose of this study is to ascertain which competences are seen by employers as important for accounting students in an emerging economy, to triangulate this list with the…
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