...The eBook How becoming registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) could advance your career n n The benefits of CEng F ind out how to become professionally registered and the requirements for becoming a CEng n Student? Discover what you can do now to help your future career n n C hartered Engineers share their experiences and explain how professional registration has helped their careers FAQs and useful links CEng eBook page 2 www.engc.org.uk Contents The benefits of CEng 03 Serious about your career in engineering? Gain professional recognition 04 Eligibility 05 How to become professionally registered 06 UK-SPEC competence and commitment requirements for CEng registration 07 Student? 08 CEng case studies 09 FAQs 13 Useful weblinks 14 CEng eBook page 3 www.engc.org.uk Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) could advance your career Professional registration as a CEng not only recognises your proven commitment, skills and experience as an engineer, but also identifies to employers that you have the competence, expertise and work ethic that they value. You will: n Gain a professional title that carries considerable prestige n Enhance your employability n tand S out from the crowd as a significant player in the world of engineering and technology n Enjoy greater influence within the profession n Earn...
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...ENHANCING STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY: Higher Education and Workforce Development Ninth Quality in Higher Education International Seminar in collaboration with ESECT and The Independent. Birmingham 27th-28th January 2005 The Competencies for Next Generation Employability Eamonn McQuade, Deirdre Hogan, John O’Donoghue, Theresa Maguire, Eamonn Murphy. Programme for the University Industry Interface, University of Limerick Conference Theme 3: Working with employers Abstract It is generally accepted that employees will need to broaden their knowledge, skills and competencies through a lifetime of learning if they are to remain employable, and if enterprises are to maintain their competitiveness in a knowledge-based global economy. However, identifying and developing skills and competencies for next generation employability in Ireland is a challenging task. The Programme for University Industry Interface (PUII) is an action research project, established in 2003, to determine the skills and competencies required by Irish Industry and to develop learning models that will facilitate their delivery. This paper presents the outcomes of an action research methodology based on a Community of Practice model (COP), which addressed the issues surrounding competencies for next generation employability. It proposes a competency framework which integrates the four key categories of skills: Business, Technical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and presents a set of recommendations...
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...ENG 1060 – English 16 November 2011 Save Vocational Education Vocational programs at the high school level are an excellent way to provide fresh young minds with skills that cannot be achieved through academic courses alone. It is a solid foundation for young adults entering the work force in today’s economy. “A technical education is crucial in this day and age, equally so to some students as academic offerings are to others”(Tech Ed n. pag)., allowing them to pursue a career after high school whether they decide to further their education or not as stated by one news journalist; “…not every student wants to, or even should go to college. A sound technical track on the high school level can give students the skills to make a good living while providing an attractive pool of workers to draw new business.” (Tech Ed n. pag). Vocational programs must remain in place in America’s high schools and not be closed due to budget cuts or lack of interest as they are necessary to provide students with occupational and life skills. Vocational learning has often been depicted as a way of avoiding the monotony of traditional academics. This is not the case; by incorporating the programs directly with the high school, technical classes are taken in conjunction with core academics. Courses such as technical education, business and accounting, and many other classes are great ways for students to begin learning what it will be like to work in a professional environment when they...
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...Vision: Build an excellent “Career Technical Education System” that will bring out engineers, scientists and technicians required for the UAE to construct an economy of knowledge-based (IAT, 2014b). • Mission: The development of the UAE is taking place by integrating “Career Technical Education System” in programs by maintaining benchmarked standards, providing post-secondary and distinguishing secondary programs, developing cooperative and close relationships with the government, industry and community, ensuring to meet expectations and needs of these stakeholders, organizing industry and public continuing education programs (IAT, 2014c). 1.1.1. Institute Size and Products and Services The organization chart of IAT is shown in figure 1 under appendix four. It consists academies Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS), Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, and Al Rowdah Academy (IAT, 2014h) and Applied Technology High School such as ATHS female and male campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, ATHS in Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah, and Dubai (IAT, 2014i). In 2010, IAT’s number of staff was more than 400 staff/faculty members (IAT, 2010a). According to data in 2014, the number of staff is 562. IAT are offering school subjects, which academic core courses are given in figure 2 “Curriculum Matrix” under appendix four along with outcome (IAT, 2014f). The subjects are Health and Physical Education, Citizenship and Life Skills, Computer & Information Technology, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Science...
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...grow parents force the idea of an unavoidable college education. Some type of secondary education should be encouraged but a four year college degree should not be pushed upon high school students. Obstacles such as mindset, wants for trade work or specialty careers, and debt leads students away from the idea of a college education. In many situations this high level schooling is not necessary. College is not solely a test of intelligence, therefore when watching for college standard abilities seeing your child developing self-management skills and study habits should be viewed as accomplishments. Creating this hardworking mindset will more greatly benefit the student than acing all his/her high school tests. ““Children only have so much time in a day,” Redford explains. "There is definitely a point of diminishing returns when it comes...
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...hypothesis remains unrefuted by facts, then the hypothesis is said to be verified or corroborated (BusinessDictionary.com, 2011). I reviewed the article “Inclusive Schools and Dropout Rates: A Phenomenological Approach” by Connie F. Holloway. The hypothesis involved how high schools in the study impacted students, the relationship between these schools and the increasing number of high school dropouts, and whether or not these students graduated without the skills or knowledge necessary to secure employment (Holloway, 2010). The study explained how educators expressed concerns with the increasing numbers of high school students not graduating, and how those who did graduated without the necessary tools for gainful employment. The study explains how this problem negatively affects the labor market and hurts the economy in this country. That many of the students are between 14 to 16, and come from lower income Black and Latino families. The study explains how concerns by many produced increased interest in alternative schools and programs, and how career technical schools may provide viable solutions toward decreasing the dropout rate (Holloway, 2010). The study provides a background citing the example of a National Football League player who suffered from the school system, and although he graduated did...
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...productivity... and these in turn rely on the education of our people. – Julia Gillard. The increase of low-income, low-skilled youth in the labor market, particularly in developing countries, is a major concern internationally. In some regions of the world, young people are nearly three times as likely as adults to be unemployed. They are also more likely to work in the informal labor market than adults, in low quality jobs that offer limited socio-economic security, training opportunities, and working conditions. This enormous unlocked potential represents a substantial loss of opportunity for both individuals and society. With increasing emphasis being given to work- and skills-based solutions to economic competition and poverty in the developing world, comes a renewed focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a means to expand opportunities for marginalized youth (Tripney, et. al., 2013). Enhancing the quality of basic education in the Philippines is urgent and critical. In line with this, one of the discussions of DepEd which incurred on October 2010 is to enhance the basic education program of the country in a way that is least disruptive to the current curriculum, most affordable to government and families, and aligned with international practice through the K-12 policy. The poor quality of basic education is reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students. Many students who finish basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of basic...
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...It is your first day of business school and people are selecting study groups. How would you describe the value you will bring to a study group? Study groups are an integral part of great business school learning. Each student brings in a unique set of attributes that maximizes the collective goal of learning. My journey – from a primary school in a small village, where the highest level of available education was High School, to the knock on the doors of this fine management school, one of the premier business schools in the world – has provided me with few uncommon experiences and a set of skills, which will enrich the study group. While working with few world class organizations like, I have refined my analytical thinking, critical reasoning and technical problem solving skills. I will bring in not only the rich work experience and network from these companies, but also add the understanding of different business models. Also, I began my career overseas but have worked in US for half the time of my career. This helps me to connect and bring in perspectives from both markets. I have developed a good business knowledge about consulting, IT, manufacturing, banking and education domain which will enrich my participation in studies from various domains. With a diverse learning from architecture to planning to programming and an uncommon career path from lecturer to programmer to IT project manager and business analyst, I have acquired skills like collaborative focus...
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...Correlates of Career Decisions Among Children of Overseas Filipino Workers Catherine O. Espero Introduction Decision making is a vital part of an individual's life. It is a complicated process which involves information search and processing to understand available options (Moore, Jensen, & Hauck, 1990, in Rice & Dolgin, 2000). It is during adolescence that an individual needs to make one of the most important decisions, that of choosing a career (O’Hare, 1987, in Rice & Dolgin 2000). During their senior year in high school, students are faced with the dilemma on what they want to do right after graduation: pursue college education, learn a trade by enrolling in technical-vocational program, or work immediately. Whatever career decision the high school seniors eventually make, it is important to determine the career decision making process they undergo. It is also important to know which factors they consider or disregard in their career decisions. At stake in making the right career decision is their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Thus, it is imperative that they choose the occupation that best fits each of them. Majority of the local researches on career decisions and the factors influencing them focus on adolescents. Similarly, the literature and studies on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) usually delve on the economic and social repercussions of overseas employment (Asis, 2004; Nicodemus, 1997). There is no available study regarding the career decisions of...
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...based on the most developed and competent candidates. Naturally it is expected that the employee will initiate the process of self-improvement. Because professional stagnation will lead the individual to less important positions, fewer promotions and most important less money or a poor resume. Below it is described three organizations and their view about the topic on employee self-development. Researching at the Department of interior website, it is expected from the department employees initiative and Self-development efforts to be initiate a funded by individual. Self-development efforts are initiated and funded by the employee and are normally completed during non-duty hours. In some cases, however, accommodations may be made if an employee wishes to attend an education, training or developmental activity during duty hours, especially if it has...
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...HIGHER EDUCATION AMONGST TANKER OFFICERS Quentin.Cox@Solent.ac.uk 1 Abstract Current international maritime legislation requires professional qualifications to be attained, in order for seafarers to be employed as senior officers on merchant ships. There is no requirement for higher educational qualifications to be held by these staff. Nonetheless, it is apparent that many officer employees are conscious of the desirability of possessing recognised educational qualifications. Several have, entirely voluntarily, taken steps to advance their higher education simultaneously with their seagoing careers. This is not a new phenomenon but an opportunity has been taken to gauge current attitudes toward the matter. The paper has been composed as a result of empirical research from a random sample of seagoing officers, whom have attended the Specialised Tanker Training Programmes at Warsash Maritime Academy, since the autumn of 2009. A sample, consisting of 61 course participants, was asked if any had undertaken, or had considered undertaking, higher education study. Of these, 21 had indicated such a preference and were then presented with a series of ten open-ended questions. The results of this survey are presented in this paper and the rationale behind their answers discussed. The paper has also endeavoured to place the findings within the broader context of onboard quality and resource management within the shipping industry. Keywords: Career Planning, Higher Education, Student...
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...Career Choice Factors 1 CAREER CHOICE FACTORS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS By Michael Borchert A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Science Degree With a Major in Career and Technical Education Approved: 2 Semester Credits ____________________________________________________ Investigation Advisor The Graduate College University of Wisconsin-Stout December, 2002 Career Choice Factors 2 The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI 54751 Abstract Borchert Michael T. (Writer) (Last Name) (First) (Initial) Career Choice Factors (Title) Vocational Education Dr. Michael Galloy December/2002 82 (Graduate Major) (Research Advisor) (Month/Year) (No. of Pages) American Psychological Association (APA) (Name of Style Manual Used in this Study) Many factors affect career choices of high school students. Identifying these factors would give parents, educators, and industry an idea as to where students place most of their trust in the career selection process. It would also allow students to examine processes they use for career selection. The literature review has provided recommended models in career choices. The review of the literature showed that three areas of a studentfs life affect the career choices they make: environment, opportunity, and personality. All three played varying roles in career outcomes. This study attempted to identify to what extent these factors played a role in career choice...
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...Rochester Institute of Technology RIT Scholar Works Theses Thesis/Dissertation Collections 1999 Assessing career value of hospitality management curriculum from program alumni James Reid Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses Recommended Citation Reid, James, "Assessing career value of hospitality management curriculum from program alumni" (1999). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Thesis/Dissertation Collections at RIT Scholar Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses by an authorized administrator of RIT Scholar Works. For more information, please contact ritscholarworks@rit.edu. ASSESSING CAREER VALUE OF FROM HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM PROGRAM ALUMNI by James A Faculty of thesis the Food, Re id R. submitted Hotel to the Travel and Management at Rochester in partial Institute fulfillment for the of of Technology the degree of Master of August Science 1999 requirements FORM I ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY School of Food, Hotel and Travel Management Department or Graduate Studies M.S. Hospitality-Tourism Management Presentation or ThesislProject Findin2S Name: J_am_e_s_R_e_id Title of Research: Date: 7/21/99 SS#: Assessing. Career Value of _ Hospitality Management Curriculum From Program Alumni Specific Recommendations: (Use other side if necessary.) Thesis ~ommittee: (I} _D_r_...
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...September 6, 2013 For this assignment, I decided to use the journal article titled A Case Study Examining the Impact of Cognitive Load on Reflection and Pre-service Teachers' Transfer of Specific Teaching Behaviors and was authored by Thomas W. Broyles, Cory M. Epler, and Jessica W. Waknine, who are all from Virginia Tech University. The article goes into detail about a study in which twenty seven pre-service teachers in Career and Technical Education were examined. It showed how reflection and transfer of certain teaching behaviors are impacted by cognitive loads. Once all the teachers were selected, they were broken up into fourteen teams. The teachers were videotaped while teaching a lesson that was pre-written. After their teaching session was over, the different groups were then asked to reflect what they taught and how they taught it. From there, the groups were divided even further as seven groups were asked to be in an experimental group that was to have their reflective experience create a cognitive load that was higher than that of the other group. The second group was then placed into a control group that was designed to have a lesser cognitive load than their counterparts. Following the second round of teaching, focus groups were then used to engage the participants in discussion. Following the focus groups concluded their discussions; the individuals who were researching this subject came up with a conclusion of the higher cognitive load of the first group...
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...UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE AMONG THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH TONGU DISTRICT OF VOLTA REGION, GHANA DANIEL KWASI GAMELI AVUGLA JULY, 2011 UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE AMONG THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE SOUTH TONGU DISTRICT OF VOLTA REGION, GHANA DANIEL KWASI GAMELI AVUGLA (B.ED BUSINESS EDUCATION, ACCOUNTING OPTION) A Thesis in the Department of Psychology and Education, Faculty of EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of the Master of Philosophy (M. Phil Guidance & Counselling) degree JULY, 2011 DECLARATION STUDENT’S DECLARATION I, DANIEL KWASI GAMELI AVUGLA declare that this Thesis, with the exception of quotations and references contained in published works which have all being identified and duly acknowledged, is entirely my own original work, and it has not been submitted, either in part or whole for another degree elsewhere SIGNATURE: ............................................................................. DATE: ......................................................................................... SUPERVISOR’S DECLARATION I hereby declare that the preparation and presentation of this work...
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