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On entering the workforce

On entering the workforce Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider whether secondary school education is adequately preparing young people for entering into the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – The paper seeks to match the expectations of the employee with the qualities which might be expected in school‐leaver appointees. Findings – The paper suggests there are gaps, but accepts that to date this has not been challenged. Recommends consideration of some components for bridging this area. Originality/value – Implementation would require some new thinking of teaching and presentation, but the benefits could be significant. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial and Commercial Training Emerald Publishing

On entering the workforce

Gordon Rabey
Industrial and Commercial Training , Volume 40 (5): 4 – Jul 11, 2008
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0019-7858
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10.1108/00197850810886513
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider whether secondary school education is adequately preparing young people for entering into the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – The paper seeks to match the expectations of the employee with the qualities which might be expected in school‐leaver appointees. Findings – The paper suggests there are gaps, but accepts that to date this has not been challenged. Recommends consideration of some components for bridging this area. Originality/value – Implementation would require some new thinking of teaching and presentation, but the benefits could be significant.

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Industrial and Commercial Training – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 11, 2008

Keywords: Curriculum development; Performance levels; Learning; Secondary schools

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