A Social Skills Ecosystem Model
The REAL Centre is proud to present its 2021 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 5 MAY 2021 between 16:00 -17:30, with speaker KEN SPOURS, Social Skills Ecosystem Model: conceptual developments and implications for VET
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The REAL seminar series showcases leading research related to our four key areas of interest:
- skills and skills ecosystems for a just transition in a time of increasing inequality;
- development, skills formation systems, and the changing world of work;
- occupations, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and the world of work;
- post-school institutions and the provision of vocational education and training.
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Educating for work in the time of Covid-19
The Centre for Researching Education and Labour invites you to this seminar series
Please join us on 26 MAY 2021 between 16:00 -17:30, for our online seminar with STEPHANIE ALLAIS, titled: Educating for work in the time of Covid-19: Moving beyond simplistic ideas of supply and demand.
Prof. Stephanie Matseleng Allais is the South African Research Chair of Skills Development, and Professor of Education at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, in the School of Education at Wits.
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The REAL seminar series showcases leading research related to our four key areas of interest:
- skills and skills ecosystems for a just transition in a time of increasing inequality;
- development, skills formation systems, and the changing world of work;
- occupations, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and the world of work;
- post-school institutions and the provision of vocational education and training.
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Centre for Researching Education and Labour PhD Panel
The Centre for Researching Education and Labour invites you to this seminar series event
Please join us on 23 June 2021 between 16:00 -17:30, at our PhD Panel: Lerato Posholi; Nicola Jenkin; Dandira Mushungai; Maloes de Munnik
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The REAL seminar series showcases leading research related to our four key areas of interest:
- skills and skills ecosystems for a just transition in a time of increasing inequality;
- development, skills formation systems, and the changing world of work;
- occupations, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and the world of work;
- post-school institutions and the provision of vocational education and training.
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New Directions in Skills Planning: Insights from occupational labour flows within Australia’s employ
The REAL Centre is proud to present its 2021 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 21 July 2021 between 12:30 -14:00, with speaker Professor John Buchanan, New Directions in Skills Planning: Insights from occupational labour flows within Australia’s employed workforce.
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The REAL seminar series showcases leading research related to our four key areas of interest:
- skills and skills ecosystems for a just transition in a time of increasing inequality;
- development, skills formation systems, and the changing world of work;
- occupations, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and the world of work;
- post-school institutions and the provision of vocational education and training.
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Lifelong Learning in Singapore: Its impact on the labour market and education provision
The REAL Centre is proud to present its 2021 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 08 September 2021 between 16:00 -17:30, with speaker Professor Johnny Sung, Lifelong Learning in Singapore: Its impact on the labour market and education provision.
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The REAL seminar series showcases leading research related to our four key areas of interest:
- skills and skills ecosystems for a just transition in a time of increasing inequality;
- development, skills formation systems, and the changing world of work;
- occupations, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and the world of work;
- post-school institutions and the provision of vocational education and training.
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Why should trade unions bother with skills? Insights on skill formation from Norway
When: |
Thursday, 24 March 2022 - Thursday, 24 March 2022 |
Where: |
Thembalethu Building Parktown Education Campus Seminar Room |
Start time: | 10:00 |
Enquiries: | kate.mlauzi@wits.ac.za |
RSVP: | kate.mlauzi@wit.ac.za |
The REAL Centre is proud to present its 2022 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 24 March 2022 between 10:00-12:00, with speaker, Professor Ole Johnny Olsen, Why should trade unions bother with skills? Insights on skill formation from Norway.
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Critical Perspective on the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution'
When: |
Wednesday, 06 April 2022 - Wednesday, 06 April 2022 |
Where: |
Online Event Parktown Education Campus |
Start time: | 14:00 |
Enquiries: | kate.mlauzi@wits.ac.za |
RSVP: | Link will be sent after registration |
The REAL Centre is proud to present its 2022 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 06 April 2022 between 14:00 -18:00, for our online Seminar on Critical Perspective on the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution'
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Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa: A Social Skills Ecosystem Perspective
When: |
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 - Wednesday, 01 March 2023 |
Where: |
Online Event
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Start time: | 4:00 |
Enquiries: | info.real@wits.ac.za |
he REAL Centre is proud to present its 2023 seminar series on Education and Work
Please join us on 28 Feb 2023 between 16:00 -18:00, for our online Seminar on Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa: A Social Skills Ecosystem Perspective
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