Next research seminar: Professor Ewart Keep

…to one side. With youth unemployment rising, public money scarce, educational institutions under severe pressure, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES, 2009) offering a fresh analysis of…


Government backs Apprenticeships

…employers to drive economic growth by creating a new generation of skilled workers, while underling the government’s commitment to increase the budget for Apprenticeships to over £1,400 million in 2011-12….



OECD review of vocational education in South Carolina

…understanding of required work disciplines and relevant workplace skills like teamwork and communication with customers. This will certainly hinder their chances of obtaining work – particularly reasonable quality work –…


Science and maths teaching in Wales not up to scratch

Science, technology, engineering and maths skills in Wales are not up to scratch, a critical report claims. The report, by the National Assembly’s Enterprise and Learning Committee, calls for “concerted…




High School Career Exploration Programs: Do They Work?

…Did participation affect students’ high school completion rates and their preparation for college? Did participation influence students’ enrolment in post-secondary education? The major finding from this research was that greater…


Primary Futures: The future is bright

…in primary education which discusses some of the most common activities primary school teachers across the country organise to support learning and, drawing on relevant analysis and evaluations, summarises what…


Primary Guide to Employer Engagement

…discusses some of the most common activities that primary school teachers across the country organise with employers and employees to support learning and help primary school pupils make a connection…