Occupational Training in the Future of Work
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Occupational Training in the Future of Work
Occupational Training in the Future of Work explores how societies can prepare people for meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world.
Occupational Training in the Future of Work explores how societies can prepare people for meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world. Technological disruption, environmental imperatives, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for equity and inclusion are transforming how we define, access, and engage in work. This timely volume offers a multidisciplinary response to these challenges, presenting forward-looking insights and evidence-based strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of work
At the heart of this collection is a central question: how can education and innovation work together to build a more adaptive and inclusive workforce? Contributors from across academia, industry, and policy explore what it means to be โcareer-readyโ in the 21st century. They examine how higher education can better align with labor market needs, and how alternative credentials, data-informed approaches, and non-traditional pedagogies can open new and equitable career pathways.
Whether you are an educator, policymaker, employer, or researcher, this book offers practical guidance and critical perspectives on the future of occupational training. Occupational Training in the Future of Work is an essential resource for anyone committed to building a workforce that is resilient, responsive, and ready for the challenges ahead
Series: Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781806860302
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Contributors:
- Edited by Felix Quayson
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Felix Quayson, Ed.D., Ph.D., is an Educational Research Scientist, Scholar, and Assistant Professor (on the Practice-Track) at Texas State University researching credentials of value (degree, non-degree, certificates, badges, micro-skills, apprenticeships), STEM and workforce education, and college and career readiness influence on economic mobility and self-efficacy.
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