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Modern apprenticeships: hitting the target?
Thomas Spielhofer, David SimsThis article presents the results of a qualitative study that examined the views and experiences of 12 large city employers of modern apprenticeships (MAs). Given the government's…
Finding the niche? Competition and collaboration for sixth form colleges
Ann R.J. BriggsThis paper reports on aspects of a Nuffield‐funded study carried out in 2001‐2002 into the impact of government policy upon sixth form colleges. Case study research was carried…
Government goals and entrepreneurship education – an investigation at a Grande Ecole in France
Rita KlapperAcross the European Union there has been an increase in the number of programmes and initiatives aiming to promote small business and entrepreneurship. In line with this general…
Assessing the business and employee benefits resulting from the implementation of NVQs
Rodney McAdam, Julie CroweNational Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) have been introduced and developed within a competency framework by successive UK governments. Potential benefits are listed as improved…
The value of tourism degrees: a Luton‐based case study
Petia Petrova, Peter MasonTravel and tourism graduates are facing challenges in securing jobs within the travel and tourism industry, as their degrees have low recognition among travel and tourism…
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