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Direct linkLöfgren, Sami; Ilomäki, Liisa; Toom, Auli – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2020
To become employed, upper-secondary vocational graduates need adequate competences that correspond with the needs of working life, particularly with the expectations of their potential employers. However, research on the necessary competences of upper-secondary vocational education and training (VET) students is limited. This study examined what…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Secondary Education, Vocational Education, Graduates
Velde, Christine – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2009
The Chinese economy is now a major driver of growth in the world economy. As a consequence, significant reforms were introduced which impacted on its educational systems. China is facing unprecedented pressure to produce skilled individuals to meet the demands of this rapid growth. China is in the unique position of operating in a dual system,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, Free Enterprise System, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
Mittendorff, Kariene; Beijaard, Douwe; den Brok, Perry; Koopman, Maaike – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2012
In this article, we examine the relationship between different career guidance styles of vocational education teachers and vocational education students' career competencies (i.e. career reflection, career exploration and networking). Questionnaires on students' perceptions of the career guidance of their teachers during career conversations, and…
Descriptors: Profiles, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Vocational Education
Brunton, Margaret Ann; Jeffrey, Lynn Maud – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2010
This paper presents the findings from research using the critical incident technique to identify the use of key competencies for communication management practitioners. Qualitative data was generated from 202 critical incidents reported by 710 respondents. We also present a brief summary of the quantitative data, which identified two superordinate…
Descriptors: Critical Incidents Method, Minimum Competencies, Organizational Communication, Needs Assessment
Virolainen, Maarit Hannele; Stenstrom, Marja-Leena; Kantola, Mauri – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2011
This article examines internships as part of the apprenticeship model of learning adopted in higher education. We focus on employers' views on internships, which have hitherto received only limited attention. Our study explores employers' experiences in organizing internships, and their collaboration with one University of Applied Sciences,…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Employer Attitudes, Work Experience
Koul, Ravinder; Clariana, Roy B.; Kongsuwan, Sak; Suji-Vorakul, Chuchai – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2009
This study was conducted with Thai students enrolled in undergraduate programs for industrial and technical education. Volunteer participants responded to surveys designed to elicit their personal goal orientations and their preferences regarding the thinking style of a competent professional, that is, a manager or supervisor. Participants (N =…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Technical Education, Epistemology, Goal Orientation
