The importance of the relationships between industry and academia is stressed by strategists, politicians, Vocational Education Training (VET) policy makers, and industrial planners. Industry without knowledge surely dies, and knowledge without application of that knowledge is valueless. This paper focuses on the relationships between the VET…

This report forms part of an international project, led by UNESCO's International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), on higher education's role in supporting "flexible learning pathways." Flexible learning pathways in higher education provide routes to the acquisition of knowledge and skills at different life stages, to meet the…

This paper is a theoretical examination of three major empirical trends that affect many people: globalisation, increasingly close relations between higher education (HE) and labour markets, and increasing social inequality. Its aim is to identify key theoretical resources and their contribution to the development of a comparative theoretical…

Vocational training and skills are playing an increasingly important role in the developed economies. However, both the vocational education structure and the underlying philosophy and culture of education and training vary from country to country. What is clear, though, is that employers play a crucial role in all cases; this paper explores the…

Despite criticism and the possible threat to academic freedom, most people would agree that in Britain the bonds between the universities and industry must be tightened. (CK)

Examines relationships between science, industry, and education and issues related to these relationships. Quality of university research, industry support, involvement of polytechnics in scientific research, and problems with British industry are among the areas considered. (JN)

Describes how to establish and operate a Teaching Company program, highlighting the required interaction between industry and university. Also gives examples of present and past Teaching Company programs in Great Britain and Wales. (Author/JN)

Discusses the lack of cooperation between school and industry and ways to improve cooperation. (SB)

The Association has grown rapidly during its first year. It was established to act as a liaison between teachers and the book trade, disseminate ideas and materials through the schools, and assist with school bookshop operation. Activities for the year are assessed. (Author/JAB)

The approaches of four countries to vocational training for youth are described: West Germany's dual system; the Swedish vocational preparation system; the Certificate of Professional Aptitude in France; and Great Britain's Youth Training Scheme. (SK)

Presents an account of a collaboration between adult education and commerce--adult programs held in and promoted by a bookshop. Discusses placement of the activities, program events (information, advice, and enrollment), future plans, and evaluation of the program. (CT)

Considers how far industrial training has usurped the work of education in Great Britain. (Editor)

The education sector is often accused of being slow to react to rapidly changing requirements, but growing demand has resulted in a number of important developments in the "learning services industry." (Author/JOW)

Special Engineering Programmes (SEPs) were established in Great Britain to attract highly able students into engineering and to provide education/training to meet the needs of manufacturing industries. SEP philosophy and objectives, program structure, student selection, course assessment, and other areas are discussed. (JN)

A consultation between industry and education representatives in Great Britain explored dimensions of partnerships for the education and training of young people beyond compulsory schooling age. Because lifelong learning was deemed essential, adult continuing education stands to gain much from closer and more effective partnership with industry.…