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The prediction of professional success in apprenticeship : the role of cognitive and non-cognitive abilities, of interests and personality

Diedrich, Jennifer; Neubauer, Aljoscha; Ortner, Anna - In: International journal for research in vocational … 5 (2018) 2, pp. 82-111

Context: We addressed the issue of person-job-fit by focussing on both professional success and work satisfaction. Publications studying the predictive validity of (cognitive) ability, personality, or vocational interest alone have shown relationships with professional success or work...

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The role of vocational education and training in the integration of refugees in Austria, Denmark and Germany

Jørgensen, Christian Helms; Hautz, Hannes; Li, Junmin - In: International journal for research in vocational … 8 (2021) 3, pp. 276-299

this paper is to examine how the VET systems of Austria, Denmark and Germany responded to the arrival of young refugees … influx of refugees. In Austria and Denmark, new governments with strong anti-immigration agendas took office and reduced the … barriers to the integration of refugees in VET, while reforms in Austria and Denmark have limited refugees’ opportunities to …

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Upper secondary education for youth at risk : a comparative analysis of education and training programmes in Austria, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland

Schmid, Evi - In: International journal for research in vocational … 7 (2020) 1, pp. 21-44

the needs of youth at risk in Austria, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland, the objective of this article is to identify … models for youth at risk in Austria, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland: Shortened (Norway, Switzerland), prolonged (Austria …), individualised (Austria, Norway and Sweden) and preparatory programmes (Sweden). Preparatory and prolonged programmes aim to help …

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Predictors of Collateral Learning Transfer in Continuing Vocational Training

Hinrichs, Anja-Christina - In: International journal for research in vocational … 1 (2014) 1, pp. 35-56

Against the background of demographic change and skill shortages continuing vocational training is of great significance in Germany. However, the training effectiveness is mostly assessed only at the end of a training program or several months after the training. Since in continuing vocational...

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Decision-making rationales among Quebec VET student aged 25 and older

Cournoyer, Louis; Deschenaux, Frédéric - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 3, pp. 226-248

Each year, a large number of students aged 25 years and over take part in vocational and education training (VET) programs in the Province of Quebec, Canada. The life experiences of many of these adults are marked by complex psychosocial and professional events, which may have influenced their...

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Supporting vocational students' development of preventive behaviour at work : a phenomenological analysis of teachers' experiences

Lecours, Alexandra; Therriault, Pierre-Yves - In: International journal for research in vocational … 4 (2017) 1, pp. 20-46

Statistics indicate that even if young workers complete vocational training, as a group they are at risk of sustaining injury. It appears that a lack of training in the area of injury prevention may explain some of this effect. Teachers are considered to be key actors in injury-prevention...

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Vocational training for rural populations : a demand-driven approach and its implications in India

Ramasamy, Muthuveeran; Pilz, Matthias - In: International journal for research in vocational … 7 (2020) 3, pp. 256-277

Context: Vocational training is viewed as a significant tool that increases employment outcomes and provides potential career advancement opportunities for individuals. Many countries are witnessing a shift from supply-driven to demand-driven approaches. The demand-driven approach in vocational...

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Workplace learning in China : transferring training into practice to improve performance

Wang, Xingheng; Lin, Weihan; Xue, Tianwen; Green, Adam; … - In: International journal for research in vocational … 9 (2022) 3, pp. 294-315

Purpose: The present study seeks to examine the efficacy of different training modalities on increasing workplace learning, representatives' intent to transfer what they learned into their work, and importantly how training impacts actual work performance. These relationships are tested in the...

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Profiles in teachers' value-based tensions in senior secondary vocational education and training

Tielman, Kennedy; Wesselink, Renate; Brok, Perry den; … - In: International journal for research in vocational … 9 (2022) 3, pp. 316-339

Context: With an increase in cultural diversity in many countries, schools and teacher educators are grappling with the question of what this diversity might bring in vocational education, and how teachers can be prepared to work with this diversity. In order to train and empower teachers who...

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Changing skill formation in Greece and Italy : crisis-induced reforms in light of common institutional legacies

Baumann, Fabienne-Agnes; Vossiek, Janis - In: International journal for research in vocational … 9 (2022) 3, pp. 340-362

Context: After the Eurozone crisis unfolded a decade ago, comparative political economy has investigated reforms of public administration, labour market, welfare state and economic policy particularly in Southern European nations which were hit hardest by the crisis. However, analyses of skill...

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