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Mellifont, Damian – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2018
Politicians are challenged to increase economic opportunities for citizens with disabilities. Today, the employment of persons with disabilities within the Australian Government is being supported through a RecruitAbility Scheme. With full implementation of the Scheme underway, it is a timely research exercise to critically explore early progress.…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Program Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Public Service
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Sambell, Ros; Devine, Amanda; Lo, Johnny; Lawlis, Tanya – International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 2020
Enterprising students who understand the work environment are considered more employable. It is accepted that higher-education has a responsibility to produce career-ready-graduates. Practicum experience provides a critical role in this preparation. This study describes the development and implementation of the WIL instrument and WIL experience to…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Work Experience, Practicums, Program Development
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Johns, Raechel; McNamara, Justine – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2014
Although group mentoring is not widely utilised in higher education settings, it has been viewed as successfully helping the research careers of academics (Walkington, Vanderheide, & Hughes, 2008). This paper explores the results of a qualitative and quantitative study about perceptions of one university-based group mentoring programme. The…
Descriptors: Group Experience, Mentors, Higher Education, Communities of Practice
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Cocodia, Ebinepre A. – Higher Education Studies, 2014
Using a reflective practice approach this paper provides an outline of the development of a new career development and counselling program for students within a medical sciences off-campus precinct. Drawing on Schön's (1983) reflective practice framework the aim included reflecting "in" and "on" action during the development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Medical Students, Educational Practices, Career Counseling
Figgis, Jane – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2012
Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority, not least because the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in life, often called the "third age." This report explores the possibility of using that third age to embark on…
Descriptors: Older Workers, Careers, Adult Vocational Education, Public Policy
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Athanasou, James A. – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2012
The National Career Development Strategy Green Paper is a discussion paper issued by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations. It is aimed at the formulation of a coherent and structured career development strategy throughout Australia. The Green Paper seeks to lay the foundation for policy change through establishing the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Career Development, Career Guidance, Position Papers
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Goodman, Jane; Hansen, Sunny – Career Development Quarterly, 2005
The authors summarize the presentations and discussions contributed to the symposium "International Perspectives on Career Development" by members of Group 5, who considered the topic of the structure and organization of career development programs in different nations. A capsule picture of the national setting, primary goals,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Program Implementation, National Programs