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Learning to work in a global economy: how countries use apprenticeship systems to assist school-leavers

The paper draws evidence from a recent research project that analysed 10 national apprenticeship systems to suggest ... Show more
The paper draws evidence from a recent research project that analysed 10 national apprenticeship systems to suggest options for the development of the Indian apprenticeship system. Apprenticeship systems are often viewed as pivotal to the development of a skilled workforce. The combination of on and off the job learning, together with a period of extended practice overseen by expert workers, provided by apprenticeships, is believed to be ideal for the development of skilled workers. The impact of the global financial crisis raised the profile of apprenticeships as a way of combating youth unemployment (e.g. ILO, 2013). Apprenticeships vary considerably between countries and many aspects are culturally, socially, politically and economically specific. Thus one cannot transplant a system from one country to another and expect it to operate as it did in the relevant homeland. However, key features of countries' systems can be identified, sensitively adapted, and developed in other countries. This paper describes [the authors'] project's findings, with particular reference to countries where the 'school-to-work transition' is a primary concern. The paper also provides insights from the English apprenticeship system which treats young and older workers differently, and from a detailed study examining challenges faced by young people commencing apprenticeships.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin

Conference name: International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Australia; India; Oceania ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Youth; Research ... [+] Show more
Intermediary organizations in apprenticeship systems

Intermediary organizations in apprenticeships are those which act on behalf of, link, or mediate between the main p ... Show more
Intermediary organizations in apprenticeships are those which act on behalf of, link, or mediate between the main parties - apprentices and employers. An intermediary organization in apprenticeship systems is thus one that undertakes one or more of the following activities: employs apprentices as a third-party employer; trains apprentices as part of a specific arrangement with groups of employers; or undertakes other apprentice support activities on behalf of an employer or a specified group of employers. This discussion paper highlights different ways of classifying intermediary organizations, provides examples of different types of intermediary organisations and examines the different roles they can play to support the effective operation of apprenticeship systems. In particular, the report includes brief case studies of intermediary organisations in Australia, India, England.
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Authors: Smith, Erica

Date: 2019

Geographic subjects: Australia; England; Great Britain ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: RAVE: Researching Adult and Vocational Education

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Management; Providers of education and training
How can the expansion of the apprenticeship system in India create conditions for greater equity and social justice?

This paper reports on aspects of a recent project carried out for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and t ... Show more
This paper reports on aspects of a recent project carried out for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank, which was designed to feed into the process of updating and expanding India's apprenticeship system. The apprenticeship system in India is extremely small for the country's population, even taking into account the high proportion of jobs that are in the informal economy, and is subject to very rigid regulation. Expansion of the system has been seen as vital in order to improve the supply of skills to the rapidly expanding economy, and also to address issues of disparity in labour market participation and equity for certain groups in Indian society. The paper firstly explains how findings about apprenticeship systems from 10 other countries, together with analysis of the Indian situation, were used to present options for consideration by the Indian government. It then analyses these options for their social justice and equity implications.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin; Comyn, Paul

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: India; Asia

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Australian journal of adult learning

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Participation; Equity ... [+] Show more
Capacity and competence building of forest managers: a training need analysis

The responsibility for providing [a] conducive environment for forest management primarily rests with [the] Forest ... Show more
The responsibility for providing [a] conducive environment for forest management primarily rests with [the] Forest Department (FD). Due to the changing nature of forest management practices and policies and also pressures of global/national/local forces, there is a constant need to cope with the changes in order to keep abreast with the development that takes place rapidly. In view of the National Training Policy, the FD is duly engaged in developing their own human resources by sending forest officers for different training/management development programs. In spite of the newly emerging training scenario in the field of forestry, trainers of different institutions are observing that forest officers are not giving due importance to attending the training. In view of [the] above, the need for a systematic study to find out various training perceptions of forest officers and assessment of their current training needs and wants, was realised. Results indicated that there is a need for incorporation of [a] participatory approach in the training process, which should include all the three stakeholders, namely the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF), state forest departments and the forest officers. Besides, the synchronisation of [the] broader mandate of MOEF with state forest departments and the forest officers' training needs is also required in this regard.
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Authors: Rishi, Parul; Kameswari, V. L. V.

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Asia; India

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Indian journal of training and development

Subjects: Workforce development; Traineeship; Governance ... [+] Show more
Possible futures for the Indian apprenticeship system: options paper for India

This report suggests options for developing the Indian apprenticeship system, based on a model apprenticeship frame ... Show more
This report suggests options for developing the Indian apprenticeship system, based on a model apprenticeship framework. The model framework was developed by the [International Labour Office] ILO and the World Bank as part of a study that reviewed international good practice in apprenticeships and workplace learning.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Asia; India

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: RAVE: Researching Adult and Vocational Education

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Vocational education and training; Governance ... [+] Show more
Revisiting apprenticeships as a response to persistent and growing youth unemployment

This chapter examines the potential of quality apprenticeship in meeting multiple demands: skill development, chang ... Show more
This chapter examines the potential of quality apprenticeship in meeting multiple demands: skill development, changing industry needs, and promoting inclusivity. There are many and large societal and economic expectations of problems which apprenticeship should solve. These expectations vary among various actors. They range from solving youth unemployment and safeguarding decent jobs for young and disadvantaged persons, to supplying companies with a trained workforce, and boosting international competitiveness. More recent demands including apprenticeships' ability to cope with rapidly changing job roles. There are, however, risks associated with expansion of apprenticeship systems, including the possibility of contributing to exploitation, discrimination and exclusion of social/racial groups and/or certain occupations. Any radical changes risk upsetting existing balances in outcomes for different stakeholder groups. Moreover, apprenticeships need to retain the flexibility to cope with the demands of the future of work.
Guided by the question '(How) can apprenticeship be an answer to youth unemployment?', the chapter provides a conceptual discussion and presents challenges and opportunities in developing such apprenticeship programmes in the evolving world of work. It discusses strategies and policy directions by drawing on several national examples, and provides an analysis of such practical examples from national and/or sectoral cases in Asia and the Pacific. These examples illustrate attempts to address complex social and economic issues and developments through apprenticeships, in a manner that aims to assist inclusion of young people in the labour market but does not neglect other imperatives such as national and company skills needs. Some options are proposed and discussed which could help countries to meet stakeholder needs in this evolving context while also ensuring inclusive outcomes.
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The volume from which this chapter is taken is available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 134.550. Show less

Authors: Smith, Erica

Date: 2018

Geographic subjects: India; Indonesia; Asia ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Youth; Employment ... [+] Show more
Towards a model apprenticeship framework: a comparative analysis of national apprenticeship systems

In 2012, the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers gave significant attention to apprenticeships and called for sharin ... Show more
In 2012, the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers gave significant attention to apprenticeships and called for sharing of experience in the design and implementation of apprenticeship programs. This high level international interest was also reflected in discussions of tripartite constituents at the 2012 International Labour Conference's committee on youth employment, which called for the promotion of quality apprenticeships, including in developing countries. In this context, the ILO and World Bank in 2012 jointly conducted a study to review international experience in apprenticeships and identify good practice principles based on the cross-country analysis. This report contains case studies on 11 countries' apprenticeship systems, a cross-case analysis and the development of a framework for a model apprenticeship system. Show less

Authors: Smith, Erica; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania; Canada ... [+] Show more States">United States; America">North America; Africa">South Africa; Britain">Great Britain; [-] Show less

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: RAVE: Researching Adult and Vocational Education

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Governance; Research ... [+] Show more

Learning to work in a global economy: how countries use apprenticeship systems to assist school-leavers

Intermediary organizations in apprenticeship systems

How can the expansion of the apprenticeship system in India create conditions for greater equity and social justice?

Capacity and competence building of forest managers: a training need analysis

Possible futures for the Indian apprenticeship system: options paper for India

Revisiting apprenticeships as a response to persistent and growing youth unemployment

Towards a model apprenticeship framework: a comparative analysis of national apprenticeship systems