...Xinglin Jin; Na Zhou; Xin Zhang Purpose The vocational education-industry connection is crucial for students’ professional competence development and employability. In the past decade, the Chinese government has issued numerous policies in this regard. This study reviews these policies concerning...

..., and the notes are written on the blackboard. Experiential learning, which is the placement of students in textile and clothing industries, was revealed to be another strategy, which was not achieving the intended results as most of the students were engaged in unrelated activities. The implementation of the two...

...., students, industry, and university) need a common goal. Factors associated with managing innovation and student placements are key features of the framework. The illustrative case study demonstrates ways in which students gather both professional work experience and innovative skills. Practical...

...Sarah Thomas; Susan Busby This paper discusses the experiences of three stakeholders involved in live projects (live projects are part of an industry and education partnership to provide level 2 students with an opportunity to work with “real life” business problem situations). In particular...

...Chris Dutton This article considers the benefits for students, industry mentors and organisations of a trial mentoring project completed by the School of Service Management at the University of Brighton. The Savoy Educational Trust Mentorship Programme, a concept developed through discussions...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Engineering Industry Teachers Who wants to be a chemical engineer? Keywords: Engineering, Industry, Teachers The Institution of Chemical Engineers has developed a two-day course to give chemistry, physics and mathematics teachers teaching...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Universities Industry Partnering Universities fall short of company expectations Keywords: Universities, Industry, Partnering Universities are doing too little to foster successful partnerships with industry, according to the Department...

... Many institutions are forming consortia to identify, co-ordinate and deliver research and training to industry. Partnerships with industry are also developing more widely, and evolving from one-off contracts to long-term strategic partnerships. The scale, number and variety of joint...

...Simon Newman The engineering industry is facing a shortage of suitably educated graduates for the future. In order to find reasons why and how this problem could be overcome, a series of related investigations has been carried out by academic staff and undergraduates. The investigations covered...

... important is the need for co‐ordination at national level. The process of matching national needs to those of individual organizations to enable a more strategic approach is the key issue. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Education Industry Partnering Strategic management Work experience Young people...

... the perspectives of the placement supervisor, the placement co‐ordinator and the students involved. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Action learning Business education Higher education Industry Learning Learning organizations Management development This evaluation by the main parties immediately...

... Describes the approach taken by Whitbread plc to education/industry links, including detail of the structure, strategy and activities undertaken. The main objectives of the partnership are to ensure a balanced program in terms of the benefits which are generated: equal benefits to Whitbread...

...Pamela E. Bishop Education and industry links are well established in schools and the benefits of an industrial dimension within the curriculum are widely acknowledged. However, high quality and sustainable work which also provides continuity and progression of experience for pupils as they move...

...Lynne Crawshaw Examines the case for introduction of economic and industrial awareness in the primary sector. Notes the Curriculum Guidance for this cross‐curriculum theme issued by the National Curriculum Council in 1990 and draws on the experience of two case studies within primary schools...

...Peter Nixon Examines reasons for Britain’s economic decline and sets the context for a partnership between education and industry. Examines the benefits of a work‐invested curriculum with particular reference to the primary sector. Seeks reasons for and the consequences of the haphazard approaches...

...Tony Allen Describes the approach taken by Whitbread plc to education/industry links, including detail of the structure, strategy and activities undertaken. The main objectives of the partnership are to ensure a balanced programme in terms of the benefits which are generated; equal benefits...

... of the strands of EHE in UEL was the development of employer partnerships, and perhaps the best known was the link with Ford. Ford managers were involved in the industrial liaison board of the faculty of technology and also in the North East London and Essex Science and Technology Regional Organization...

...Peter Hill Discusses the development of a pilot Modern Apprenticeship initiative by Wakefield College, the Chemical Industry and the local Training Enterprise Council. Highlights the potential of the new initiative and explores the issues involved in ensuring effective partnership to commence...

... the required capabilities of the system and the information needs of the end users. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Company failures Electronic point of sale Industry Retail trade Universities The Teaching Company Scheme (TCS) on which this article is based is that between Leeds Metropolitan...

... the range and complexity of education‐industry links (EIL) in Scotland. The picture which emerged was a complex one, with many competing and overlapping initiatives vying for space in school curricula – dubbed “policy hysteria”. Examines ways of analysing this complexity and finds that many national schemes...