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Employability skills initiatives in higher education: what effects do they have on graduate labour market outcomes?

Mason,G.; Williams,G.; Cranmer,S;. (2009) Employability skills initiatives in higher education: what effects do they have on graduate labour market outcomes? . Education Economics, 17 (1). pp. 1-30.

Abstract

Structured work experience and employer involvement in course design and delivery have positive effects on graduates' subsequent employment in graduate level jobs. Teaching employability skills is not related to labour market performance.

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Article

Theme(s) and sub-theme(s):
Graduate labour market > Employer demand and requirements

Authors:

Mason,G.; Williams,G.; Cranmer,S;

Publication title:

Education Economics

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Reference number:

GLM349

Summary deposited on:

3 Nov 2009