Onlinebibliotheek over het thema leerlingplaatsen
Deze online bibliotheek biedt een unieke toegang tot kwaliteitsvol materiaal, praktische tools en begeleiding omtrent leerplaatsen om EAfA leden en belanghebbenden te helpen bij het organiseren en afleveren van kwalitatieve en efficiënte leerplaatsen.
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European Commission: Micro-Credentials: How can they bring value to apprenticeships?
European Commission, 2023
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This information leaflet acts as an introduction to EAfA for current or potential apprentices and explores the benefits of micro-credentials in improving the quality and mobility of apprenticeships within the European Union. The leaflet introduces and defines micro-credentials, or short duration learning courses, before exploring how they can bring value to apprenticeships. The information sheet then presents the benefit of micro-credentials for the green and digital transitions, for supporting adult apprenticeships, for enhancing mobility, for addressing the needs of emerging industries, and for supporting the professional development of teachers and trainers.
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Erasmus+: Cooperation and Partnerships on Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
European Commission, 2023
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This EAfA factsheet provides comprehensive information on how Erasmus+ funding supports apprenticeships and work-based learning through partnerships and cooperation among different stakeholders like businesses, educational institutions and research organisations. The factsheet highlights examples of inspiring projects that have used Erasmus+ funding to develop new apprenticeship models, improve the training of apprentices and tutors, and strengthen the links between businesses and education institutions.
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Database on Financing Apprenticeships in the EU
Cedefop, 2023
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This Cedefop’s database presents information on how apprenticeship schemes are financed in the EU Member States. The database has information on apprenticeship scheme financing arrangements, as well as financing instruments implemented to incentivise employers to provide apprenticeships.
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Financial Support to Apprenticeships in the EU
European Commission, 2023
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In line with the EAfA's goal of providing practical information on apprenticeships, this fact sheet details the funding options available to EU VET providers. After exploring the main costs related to apprenticeships and the subject of apprentice renumeration, the document brings light to the different financial support mechanisms in place for companies and individuals alike. Specifically, the role of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Erasmus+ and Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) schemes in aiding VET providers is explored.
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Teachers and Trainers in a Changing World: Building Up Competences for Inclusive, Green and Digitalised VET
Cedefop, 2022
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The need for investment and for a holistic approach to VET teachers’ and trainers’ professional development is at the heart of high-quality and inclusive VET. This synthesis report identifies recent trends and policy developments in Europe on the professional development of VET teachers and trainers. The report points to the different types of VET teachers and trainers in Europe; their evolving and complex role in mastering new technologies, supporting the integration of refugees, identifying and supporting learners at risk of early leaving, and understanding changing labour market needs, to empower and equip students with skills for the future. Their qualifications and opportunities for continuous professional development vary across countries but the challenges policy-makers face in supporting them are shared. The report concludes with key messages for designing effective policies in Europe.
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Effects of Coaching on Wellbeing, Perception of Inclusion, and Study-Interest
Kaper, S., van Graafeiland, N., and Vogelaar, B., 2024
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This study investigates the influence of evidence-based coaching interventions on the well-being, perception of inclusion, and study interests of social work students in the Netherlands. The study promotes the beneficial impact of coaching models, such as the REGROW model, on the psychological and social well-being of vocational education and training (VET) students.
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Internationalisation of Vocational Educations at Copenhagen Hospitality College
Erasmus+, 2023
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This Erasmus+ project represents as a good practice example of a vocational education institution in the hospitality sector. Ending in 2023, the key objective of this project was to promote the learning mobility of individuals and increasing the number of outgoing students at the Copenhagen Hospitality College sent to other hospitality colleges abroad, such as the Basque Culinary Centre.
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Stage Socio Professionel dans le Secteur Hotellerie pour l'Enseignement Spécialisé de Forme 3 [Socio-professional internship in the hospitality sector for Form 3 specialised education]
Erasmus+, 2023
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This Erasmus+ project acts as a good practice example of vocational education and training in the hospitality sector. Ending in 2023, the key objective of this project was to promote the learning mobility of individuals and vocational education within the hospitality sector for Belgian students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Building a Skilled Cyber Security Workforce in Europe OECD: Insights from France, Germany, and Poland
OECD, 2024
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Focusing on the case of France, this report explores education and training programmes currently focusing on cyber security. The report offers insights into the demographics of cybersecurity learners and their outcomes, as well as French policies aimed at broadening a cybersecurity workforce. The report analyses job postings in the cyber-security sector in France to evaluate current trends in the sector.
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Hospitality and Retail Managers: Skills Opportunities and Challenges (2023 Update)
Cedefop, 2023
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This 2023 updated data insight on the skills needs in the hospitality and retail sector provides key information on the current landscape of management roles in the European retail and hospitality sector. Specifically, the data insight highlights current employment and job trends, including job demand, skills needs, and future trends affecting managerial positions in both industries.
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Blended Learning Model in a Vocational Educational Training Hospitality Setting: From Teachers' Perspectives
Zgraggen, M., 2021
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This research study explores the perspectives of vocational education (VET) teachers in the hospitality sector on Conceptual Blended Learning Framework (CBLF) models. The research sets out to comprehend teachers' understanding, approach to and effectiveness with blending learning in the context of VET hospitality courses. Ultimately, the study puts forward several best practices for the use of CBLF as a viable learning model within the VET hospitality sector.
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Vocational Teachers' Craft Knowledge and Working-Life Experiences in Building and Construction: A Narrative Study of Embodied and Tacit Learning
Lensjo, M., 2024
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This study explores the impact of teachers' backgrounds as vocational students and apprentices, as well as their craftsmen experience, on their teaching and training. Through interviews with plumbing and carpentry vocational teachers in Norway, the analysis shows the importance of craft identity and the building site in the professional development of vocational teachers in the construction sector.
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Career Change of Young Talent and the Influence of Knowledge Transfer on Vocational Commitment: A Study of Hospitality Apprentices in Bavaria (Germany)
Schmidt, L., Garcia-Almeida, D. & Chang, C., 2022
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This study identifies the impact of knowledge transfer-related aspects of education on the vocational commitment of apprentices. By studying hospitality apprentices in Bavaria, the study reveals that vocational commitment is most affected by the satisfaction of training in education centres, organisational mentorship, and personalised training. The study acts as a guide for educators, mentors, and managers to decrease the likelihood of students' likelihood of leaving the hospitality sector.
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Can Advanced Apprenticeship Programs in Higher Education be the Key for Developing Skills in the Tourism Sector? Evidence from North Cyprus
Guden, N., Akyuldiz, A. & Cobanoglu, C., 2022
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This qualitative research study explores the challenges facing the tourism industry and its educators, and the new education paradigm needed to face them. Through in-depth interviews with representatives of the tourism education system, the paper sets out how apprenticeship programmes in higher education may resolve the skills shortages of the tourism sector. The results serve as a model for developing programmes for tourism and hospitality education institutes.
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OECD Skills for 2030 Concept Note
OECD, 2019
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As part of their "Future of Education and Skills 2030" initiative, the OECD established a toolkit for their skills of the future, with heavy importance attributed to social and emotional skills such as empathy and respect. The concept note includes links to video discussions on social and emotional skills, a copy of the OECD learning compass 2030, and a detailed transversal skills forecast for the year 2030.