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'If I Wasn't a Project Manager, I'd Look at It Differently': The Impact of Formality and Accountability on Entrepreneurial Action within Educational Outreach Programmes
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Maher, Michael; Karlidag-Dennis, Ecem – Journal of Education and Work, 2022
This presented study explores the ongoing Uni Connect Programme run by the UK government to widen participation among underrepresented young people. The research focused on one specific local authority that delivers Uni Connect activities, gathering data from eight in-depth interviews (project manager N = 2, activity coordinators N = 6) and the…
Descriptors: Program Administration, Accountability, Entrepreneurship, Outreach Programs
How Do Students Conceptualise the College Internship Experience? Towards a Student-Centred Approach to Designing and Implementing Internships
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Hora, Matthew T.; Parrott, Emily; Her, Pa – Journal of Education and Work, 2020
At a time when colleges and universities are anxious to prove that their graduates are employable, internships are being increasingly touted as valuable 'high-impact' practices. However, how students themselves conceptualise internships is poorly understood, which inhibits the inclusion of their voices in the employability discourse and…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Centered Learning, Internship Programs, Program Design
The Impact of Compensation, Supervision and Work Design on Internship Efficacy: Implications for Educators, Employers and Prospective Interns
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McHugh, Patrick P. – Journal of Education and Work, 2017
Internships are a growing, yet controversial, labour market phenomenon. In particular, the issue of unpaid internships has been the source of legislative, judicial and ethical debate. Some have criticised colleges and universities for promoting an expansion of internships for undergraduate students -- with little regard for internship…
Descriptors: Internship Programs, Program Effectiveness, Performance Factors, Compensation (Remuneration)