Despite demonstrating the required competencies to graduate, many newly qualified doctors find the transition to internship difficult. There is a concern over whether their preparation is aligned with the expectations of the role. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of the competencies needed for legitimate practice as junior doctors…

Despite extensive preparedness literature, existing studies fail to adequately explore healthcare graduates' feelings of preparedness longitudinally across new graduate transition journeys, nor do they compare different healthcare professions to ascertain what opportunities exist for multiprofessional transition interventions. Therefore, this…

The persistent skills gap in the workforce, exacerbated by rapid technological advancements, has become a critical global issue across sectors. In collaboration with the International Professional Services Organization (IPSO), this study conducted 75-minute focus group interviews in May 2024 with three distinct groups: recent college graduates,…

A case study was conducted to investigate the perception by Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT) stakeholders in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) schools in the preparation of students for career readiness. The stakeholder participants were current PMT teachers, PMT Consultant, PMT graduates, and PMT Program Advisory…

In recent years, to better face university paths, the first approaches to the labor market, and then the actual university-to-work transition, university students are asked to have broader skills, such as the ability to network, to be involved in career-related issues, and to explore the characteristics of occupations as much as personal ones.…

Undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry (URSCI) experiences are found to enhance student growth in skill development. Previous research has not established what literature exists on intentionally preparing students for work through URSCI experiences in the United States. A scoping review was conducted to systematically map what…

The purpose of this study was to engage students in critical reflection pertaining to critical service-learning as a vehicle to transform beliefs and perspectives regarding equity and social justice in a community. The authors engaged in personal self-formation with an emphasis on reflexive agency to unpack course requirements, critical…

Purpose: This study investigates if digital intelligence is a determinant for the work readiness of final-year accounting undergraduates. The study also examines digital intelligence as a mediator in the relationship between accounting competencies and work readiness. Design/methodology/approach: An online survey was carried out among final-year…

As doctoral career trajectories continue to diversify, limited research has examined how training-related factors influence students' preparedness for non-academic employment. Anchored in socialisation theory, this study develops a configurational framework to explore how multiple elements of the doctoral training process interact to shape…

Background: During pregnancy, some women with an intellectual disability encounter some challenges, and some midwives who provide them with support lack the knowledge to provide the best care. This systematic review explores the experiences of women with intellectual disability during pregnancy and midwives' experiences of providing care. Method:…

Previous studies have looked at the association between study approaches and student grades with a focus on deep, strategic, and surface learning. This study used a cross-sectional design to examine the association between study approaches and students' feelings of readiness to practice. Thirty-five students in master's and clinical doctoral…

This scoping review explores how the term "classroom readiness" is understood in relation to assessing the performance of graduating teachers. This review is timely because the assessment of classroom readiness has been touted in education policy to be the solution to enhancing public confidence that teachers entering the profession are…

This research aims to analyze the experiences of first-year students during their process of adaptation to university. Ten participants were interviewed at two points in time: (1) during the transition from high school (grade 12) to university, and (2) at the end of their undergraduate studies. A phenomenological qualitative analysis of interviews…

The fusion of professional and entrepreneurship education is increasingly recognized as vital for fostering economic growth and innovation, particularly in rapidly evolving economies such as China. This study addresses the need to integrate these educational models in Chinese private colleges to enhance students' entrepreneurial competencies and…

Gender equity is an area of concern within STEM, where women are underrepresented in education and career roles. Increasing the representation of women in STEM and removing negative gender stereotypes are necessary actions, both of which can be fostered during formal education through employability initiatives and in the workplace. This study…