Tackling unemployment, supporting business and developing careers
Publication name
Tackling unemployment, supporting business and developing careers
Author(s)
Hooley, T., Devins, D., Watts, A. G., Hutchinson, J., Marriott, J., & Walton, F.
Date of publication
2012
Country of publication
England
Abstract (in English)
The issue of unemployment remains high on the political agenda. However, there is evidence that employers can be wary of employing people who are out of work. Employer practice is key, both in terms of providing employment opportunities to job seekers, and in providing space for low-skilled people to develop their skills and cement their attachment to the labour market. This report discusses the role of career guidance in mediating between job seekers and employers to allow both to achieve their objectives.
This paper addresses the impact of career development... [Tick all that apply]
in learning organisations (e.g. school, VET, adult education, higher education)
for those out of work or returning to work (e.g. young people/NEETs, unemployed workers, women returners)
for those in work
for those who are seeking to taper or stop paid work (e.g. moving to part-time work or retirement)
Methodologies reported in this paper: [Tick all that apply]
Quantitative methods e.g. surveys
Longitudinal methods e.g. tracking clients, cohort studies
Control trials
Secondary analysis of administrative data e.g. re-examining service monitoring data
Literature review/ meta-analysis
Other (please specify)
Is an English language version of this paper or report available?
No
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http://derby.openrepository.com/derby/handle/10545/224992
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evidence, evidence base, organisational development, career development, workplace
A Systematic Literature Review of Research into Career Development Interventions for Workforce Development.
Publication name
A Systematic Literature Review of Research into Career Development Interventions for Workforce Development.
Author(s)
Hughes, D., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S. A., Bowes, L., & Orton, M
Date of publication
2005
Country of publication
England
Abstract (in English)
The review identifies research evidence in a systematic and transparent way in order to ascertain what career development in
terventions (CDIs) motivate employees to engage in learning for work. Other factors that influence the outcomes of workforce development are also explored.
This paper addresses the impact of career development... [Tick all that apply]
in learning organisations (e.g. school, VET, adult education, higher education)
for those out of work or returning to work (e.g. young people/NEETs, unemployed workers, women returners)
for those in work
for those who are seeking to taper or stop paid work (e.g. moving to part-time work or retirement)
Methodologies reported in this paper: [Tick all that apply]
Quantitative methods e.g. surveys
Longitudinal methods e.g. tracking clients, cohort studies
Control trials
Secondary analysis of administrative data e.g. re-examining service monitoring data
Literature review/ meta-analysis
Other (please specify)
Is an English language version of this paper or report available?
No
If no would you be prepared to speak to the consultant to discuss the content of the report?
No
Why did you recommend this report?
Additional information
Website address
http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/icegs_a_systematic_literature_review_finalreport2005.pdf
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evidence, evidence base, workplace, literature review, career development
National Strategy For Entrepreneurial Learning
Subject of the Policy document
National Strategy For Entrepreneurial Learning
Reference data
Adopted/Released by Government of the Republic of Croatia
Year of adoption 2010
Reference number 60th session of the Croatian Government
Available at http:// www.e4e.com.hr/pdf/60_sjednica_vlade_rh_1.1_strategija.pdf
Available in English at http://
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
• Objective 1: Develop a more positive attitude of wider public towards entrepreneurship, as well as encourage a positive attitude towards life-long learning for entrepreneurship
The goal of the strategy for entrepreneurial learning sets the following, concrete tasks:
a) recognise the importance of building entrepreneurial attitudes, knowledge and skills of all citizens of Croatia,
b) better understanding of entrepreneurship in the wider sense,
c) better understanding of youth about the role and importance of developing entrepreneurial attitudes, knowledge and skills for future personal and professional development,
d) increase the interest of members of different target groups for training to develop entrepreneurial attitude, knowledge and skills;
• Objective 2: Introduce learning and training for entrepreneurship as key competencies into all forms, types and levels of formal and informal education and learning
One of the 22 activities listed for the purpose of achieving Objective 2 is: "Implement entrepreneurial competence in professional informing and guidance, and career planning and development."
• Chapter 6. REASONS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING includes the following:
"Every man is also a homo economicus, who is competitive on the labour market with his business abilities, and it is precisely these abilities, if entrepreneurial competences are also implemented in it, that can achieve higher value. This enables higher and permanent employability and competitiveness of the individual, and easier professional orientation when choosing the first occupation and later, in career development."
…
Later sections of the same chapter (6), include the following:
"The Council of Ministers has passed the Resolution on Lifelong guidance in May 2004, which emphasises the following:
1. Career guidance refers to a range of activities that enable individuals of any age and at any point in their lives to identify their capacities, competences and interests, to make educational, training and occupational decisions and to manage their own professional career.
2. Priority 1 is important for entrepreneurship development, as it says that it is necessary to encourage lifelong development of career management skills. Career management skills are the decisive factor in empowering people for active participation and assuming responsibility in crating their own learning, education and career development.
3. Such skills, which should be nurtured throughout life, are based on key competences (especially 'to learn how to learn'), social and civil competences, including intercultural competences, and on initiative and entrepreneurship."
• Within the Action Plan, in measure 10: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SUCCESSFUL SMALL ENTERPRISES ESTABLISHED OUT OF A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, lists the following activities:
1. Implementing entrepreneurial competence in career planning and development,
2. Improving training programmes to establish and develop enterprises
3. Increased availability of training programmes for entrepreneurship.
4. Development of entrepreneurial centres and incubators.
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policy, career management skills, career guidance, professional orientation, career development, employability, competitiveness, competences and interests, formal education, informal education, entrepreneurial competence, career planning, training programmes, enterprises development, Croatia, lifelong learning, social entrepreneurship, National level, Regional level, strategy, co-operation and co-ordination, quality assurance and evidence-base, schools, VET, higher education, adult education, employment, social inclusion
Ordinance On Active Job Seeking And Availability To Work
Subject of the Policy document
Ordinance On Active Job Seeking And Availability To Work
Reference data
Adopted/Released by The Croatian Parliament
Year of adoption 2009
Reference number Official Gazette 39/09
Available at http:// narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2009_03_39_886.html
Available in English at http://
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
Article 7.
(1) CES also organises targeted career guidance that can include a psychological-medical examination of the unemployed person.
(2) The expert team for career guidance carries out the procedure of targeted career guidance, with the possibility of inviting an occupational health specialist into the team as needed.
(3) The unemployed person is obliged to get involved in the targeted career guidance based on arrangements made with a CES official prior to determining a professional plan or based on activities from the already determined professional plan.
(4) The unemployed person is informed about the time of career counselling during their individual counselling meeting by means of a referral that has to be signed, letter, telegram or phone, with an official note being made about the information sent.
Article 8.
(1) Group counselling allows the unemployed person to gain and develop skills for active job seeking and competences to manage their own career development.
(2) Group counselling is carried out in four modules:
– writing cover letters and resume,
– active job seeking techniques,
– preparing for interviews,
– self-assessment of professional possibilities.
(3) The unemployed person is obliged to get involved in the targeted group counselling based on arrangements made with a CES official prior to determining a professional plan or based on activities from the already determined professional plan.
(4) O The unemployed person is informed about the time of group counselling during their individual counselling meeting by means of a referral that has to be signed, letter, telegram or phone, with an official note being made about the information sent.
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policy, assessment, career guidance, targeted career guidance, unemployed persons, professional plan, working profile, career counselling, individual counselling meeting, group counselling, career development, active job seeking, job placement, self-assessment, career management skills, skills development, Croatia, legislation, access, quality assurance and evidence-base, adult education, employment, social inclusion