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The paradox of vocational education

Despite a UK labour market that is hungry for skills, academic education has triumphed over training, apprenticeshi ... Show more
Despite a UK labour market that is hungry for skills, academic education has triumphed over training, apprenticeships and preparation for specific occupations. The author looks at why vocational education continues to lose out - and what can make it a more attractive option.
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Authors: Wolf, Alison

Date: 2023

Geographic subjects: England; Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Article

Journal title: CentrePiece

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Higher education; Participation ... [+] Show more
UK labour shortages and immigration: looking at the evidence

Can the shortages of workers reported by the UK's food and drink sector be solved by making it easier to hire migra ... Show more
Can the shortages of workers reported by the UK's food and drink sector be solved by making it easier to hire migrants? How will wages in these sectors change? And is there a conflict between short- and long-term fixes? This article sets out the trade-offs involved in answering these questions.
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Authors: Manning, Alan

Date: 2022

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Article

Journal title: CentrePiece

Subjects: Labour market; Migration; Industry ... [+] Show more