1. Australian employers' adoption of traineeships.
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Smith, Erica, Comyn, Paul, Brennan Kemmis, Ros, and Smith, Andy
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VOCATIONAL education , *APPRENTICESHIP programs , *HUMAN capital , *EMPLOYEE training , *LABOR supply , *MANAGEMENT - Abstract
Traineeships are apprenticeship-like training arrangements that were initiated in Australia in 1985. They were designed to introduce apprenticeship training to a broader range of industries, occupations and individuals; they are available in occupations outside the traditional trades and crafts. Many companies use them on a large scale, some recruiting their entire shop floor workforce as trainees. This article uses findings from a national project on traineeships in six industry areas to examine the ways in which employers adopt them and the factors which affect their take-up across industries and enterprises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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