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Vocational training in India: determinants of participation and effect on wages

Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training, 2019
Background India is at the cusp of a population change and is currently undergoing the phase of ‘demographic dividend.’ This has thrown a challenge towards the policymakers to ensure that there are enough employment opportunities for the ever-increasing ...
Rishi Kumar, Shravanth Mandava, Venkata Sandeep Gopanapalli   +2 more
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Challenges of Automated Identification of Access to Education and Training in Germany

Information, 2023
The German labor market relies heavily on vocational training, retraining, and continuing education. In order to match training seekers with training offers and to make the available data interoperable, we present a novel approach to automatically detect
Jens Dörpinghaus, David Samray, Robert Helmrich   +2 more
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Enhancing Sustainability Label Effectiveness Through Logo Design Modification: An Analysis of the EU Green Leaf Logo

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainability labels can help support consumers select more socially and environmentally friendly options, thereby enhancing returns for conscientious producers and promoting the transition to a more sustainable food system. However, consumer confusion regarding labels' meaning undermines their effectiveness.
Monika Hartmann, Ching‐Hua Yeh, Matthew Gorton, Barbara Tocco, Áron Török   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Was it worth the effort? An exploratory study on the usefulness and acceptance of video annotation for in-service teachers training in VET sector

Research on Education and Media, 2019
In the field of teachers training of different levels (primary and secondary) and types (in-service and pre-service), exploiting video support for teaching practices analysis is a well-established training method to foster reflection on professional ...
Boldrini Elena, Cattaneo Alberto, Evi-Colombo Alessia   +2 more
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Entry into and Completion of Vocational Baccalaureate School in Switzerland: Do Differences in Regional Admission Regulations Matter?

Education Sciences, 2022
Upper secondary education in Switzerland is divided into a general and a vocational path. Approximately two thirds of adolescents attend the vocational path.
Miriam Hänni, Irene Kriesi, Jörg Neumann   +2 more
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EDUCATIONAL PARADIGM TRANSFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GREEN ECONOMY

Образование и наука, 2016
The aim of the article is to present vectors of Vocational Education Training (VET) modernization in the context of the sustainable development and green economy development; as well as to offer a perspective on addressing the existing gaps based on ...
A. A. Muravyeva, O. N. Oleynikova
doaj   +1 more source

Is There a Market for Organic Milk in Serbia? Insights From Integrated Choice and Latent Variable Model

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Past growth in the global organic market has been concentrated in high‐income countries, while in middle‐income countries such as Serbia the organic market remains nascent and characterized by a sparse assortment of organic products, high retail premia and limited evidence on consumer preferences and their drivers.
Milan Tatic, Sanja Dzever, Bojan Matkovski, Danilo Djokic   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Outsourced Agricultural Extension Services on the Technical Efficiency and Financial Returns of Soybean Farms in Northern Cameroon

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the agricultural landscape of most developing countries, the last decade has witnessed the expansion of outsourced agricultural extension services. Private firms and nongovernmental organizations focused on delivering agricultural extension and advisory services to farmers have emerged.
Boris D. Soh Wenda, Doria A. Medondjeu, Dorothy E. Fon, Stefan Sieber   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Policy analysis of vocational training with advocacy coalition framework: a case study on Hong Kong dental care profession [PDF]

Higher Education Evaluation and Development
Purpose – This article explores the vocational training in tertiary education in Hong Kong, referencing the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) by Jenkins-Smith and Sabatier (1994).
Sin Yi Lam
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CO-DETERMINATION AND APPRENTICESHIP IN SME: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON WORK COUNCILS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUALITY OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Професійна педагогіка, 2020
Relevance. Training systems which are based on the principle of apprenticeship and involve the company as a central venue are gaining in significance in international terms.
Christiane Eberhardt, Klaus Berger
doaj   +1 more source