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Journal Title
Journal of Vocational Education and Training
Year (definitive publication)
2023
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
This research examines regional skill problems and the strategies adopted to reduce skill shortages by a set of employers (n = 16). The data collected in 2019 in a northern region in Portugal indicate considerable and persistent shortages of engineering and IT graduates and non-graduates for operational jobs. The employers implement anticipative strategies interacting with the education system, and the city council has developed a multi-stakeholder partnership. However, the most widespread strategy is remedial and consists of employer-provided training. Employers believe that the partnership has been a fruitful way of expanding economic activities, but further efforts are required to alleviate skill shortages.
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Keywords
Higher education,Multi-stakeholder partnership,Skill shortages,Vocational education and training
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Educational Sciences - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| UIDB/03127/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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