| Description |
201 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.People Without Jobs and Jobs Without People -- 2.Unskilling a Nation -- 3.Career and Technical High Schools and Skills Certifications -- 4.The Power of Associate Degrees -- 5.The Magic of Apprenticeships -- 6.Skilling Up -- 7.Bridging the Gap |
| Summary |
Today unemployment hovers over 6% in Australia, and youth unemployment is 14%, yet companies struggle to find and keep employees with the right skills...The good news is that this skills gap equals unprecedented opportunities for anyone seeking a rewarding and well-paying career. These opportunities can't be found inside a traditional classroom, but rather in the educational options that provide the technical, vocational and soft skills that companies actually need. These include: professional certifications, associate degrees, apprenticeships, and occupational learning...In Job U you'll learn how to navigate these non-traditional pathways into your 'dream job' in any field. Along the way you'll meet people of all ages who have done just that: from an emergency air paramedic, to a lead racing car mechanic, to a celebrity chef...Whether you are considering tertiary education, or further along in your career journey, Job U is your ticket to a more secure and prosperous future...Winner in the 2015 International Book Awards in the Business: Careers category |
| Notes |
Prologue..1: People without jobs and jobs without people..2: Unskilling a nation..3: Career and technical high schools and skills certifications..4: The power of associate degrees..5: The magic of apprenticeships..6: Skilling up..7: Bridging the gap..Conclusion..Appendix..Notes..Acknowledgments |
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index |
| Subject |
Career development.
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Success in business.
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Vocational guidance.
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| ISBN |
9781760290061 (paperback) |
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