scholarly journals Addressing Mismatch between TVET Programs and Skill Needs in the Finance and Banking Sector – A Case Study from Qatar

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1023-1041
Author(s):  
Ziad Said ◽  
Aws Alhares
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Program Leaders

Links between Qatar’s labor market and post-secondary education are not fully effective and often result in neglected or duplicated development of human capital. Therefore, most development efforts occur in isolation involving outmoded programs with many complacent faculty unaware of new technologies and developments relevant to labor market sectors. Analyses of secondary data from government departments and international studies were combined with a survey on “Improving and enriching the Human Capital of the State of Qatar through Identification and Development of 21st Century Skills”. This explored perception of both employers and TVET program leaders toward the skills needed for economic and social development in a changing world by meeting human capital needs through 21st century skills. A total of 85 managers and professionals completed the survey, together with 35 TVET program leaders from one university and five government TVET institutions (the survey was adapted to fit the context of TVET institutions surveyed). Thirty-two of the industry managers and professionals were from Hydrocarbon and Energy, 26 from Built Environment and 27 from Banking Finance sectors. Subsequently, 32 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Descriptive statistics using T-test and effect size for comparison, showed a major mismatch between perceptions of TVET program leaders and business finance sector’ managers and professionals in many aspects of 21st century skills requirements. These were mainly in social skills and some specific technology skills. Significantly, the study indicated weak links between employers and TVET institutions. To address these issues, minimizing the skills’ mismatch can be achieved by placing greater emphasis on reforming the curricula of Qatar’s TVET institutions, to facilitate faster transitions into the workplace.

scholarly journals A design-based (pre)recruitment approach for new professions: defining futureproof job profiles

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Ellen Sjoer ◽  
Petra Biemans
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Technological Developments

In a rapidly developing labor market, in which some parts of jobs disappear and new parts appear due to technological developments, companies are struggling with defining future-proof job qualifications and describing job profiles that fit the organization’s needs. This is even more applicable to smaller companies with new types of work because they often grow rapidly and cannot hire graduates from existing study programs. In this research project, we undertook in-depth, qualitative research into the five roles of a new profession: social media architect. It has become clear which 21st century skills and motivations are important per role and, above all, how they differ in subcategory and are interpreted by a full-service team in their working methods, in a labor market context, and in the talents of the professional themselves. In a workshop, these “skills” were supplemented through a design-based approach and visualized per team role in flexibly applicable recruitment cards. This research project serves as an example of how to co-create innovative job profiles for the changing labor market.

scholarly journals Am I Fit for Tomorrow’s Labor Market? The Effect of Graduates’ Skills Development during Higher Education for the 21st Century’s Labor Market

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7746
Author(s):  
Omar Habets ◽  
Jol Stoffers ◽  
Beatrice Van der Heijden ◽  
Pascale Peters
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Perceived Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Higher Education Curriculum ◽  
New Graduates

This study contributes to the employability skills debate by investigating how students’ self-perceived 21st century skills relate to the self-perceived fit between their higher education curriculum and their future labor market for a sustainable entry to this labor market. Survey data from 4670 fourth-year students over a period of four years were analyzed. Furthermore, out of this group, 83 students were monitored longitudinally over their full educational student careers. Results showed a positive relationship between students’ self-perceived 21st century skills and their self-perceived “education-future labor market fit”. Among more recent cohorts, a significant improvement in their self-perceived 21st century skills was found. Overall, this study indicated that in order to deliver “employable” graduates, students need to be thoroughly trained in 21st century skills, and their development should be retained and expanded. This is one of the few studies that uses a vast amount of both cross-sectional and longitudinal data on skills and labor market perspectives among new graduates.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARD THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLABORATIVE BRAINSTORMING IN ACADEMIC WRITING CLASSES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Listyani - Listyani
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
English Language ◽  
Classroom Interaction ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Writing Classes

The 21st century skills include collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking, and problem solving. In writing  classes collaborative brainstorming is one of many activities that can be conducted by teachers to help students develop their 21st century skills. It is because collaborative brainstorming makes students think critically, creative, work better in a group, and solve problems collaboratively. This study investigated students’ perceptions on the use of collaborative brainstorming in Academic Writing classes and its effectiveness in the students’ eyes in writing. The participants of this study were 33 English Language Education Program (ELEP) students who were taking Academic Writing class. The data were analyzed qualitatively, supported by open ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results of the data analysis exposed to prove that collaborative brainstorming helps students in Academic Writing projects. Finally, this study indicates the importance of classroom interaction during classroom learning activities. This study also suggests a strategy to overcome students minor participation during group discussions. The 21st century skills include collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking, and problem solving. In writing  classes collaborative brainstorming is one of many activities that can be conducted by teachers to help students develop their 21st century skills. It is because collaborative brainstorming makes students think critically, creative, work better in a group, and solve problems collaboratively. This study investigated students’ perceptions on the use of collaborative brainstorming in Academic Writing classes and its effectiveness in the students’ eyes in writing. The participants of this study were 33 English Language Education Program (ELEP) students who were taking Academic Writing class. The data were analyzed qualitatively, supported by open ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results of the data analysis exposed to prove that collaborative brainstorming helps students in Academic Writing projects. Finally, this study indicates the importance of classroom interaction during classroom learning activities. This study also suggests a strategy to overcome students minor participation during group discussions.

scholarly journals Implementation of Lean Practices in Banks: A Qualitative Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 489
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Ahmad Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ahmad ◽  
Sehrish Butt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Bank Employees

For Pakistani banks to remain competitive in this 21st century, they have to adopt and excel in practices that have brought significant competitive advantages to firms worldwide. Among these practices, lean management has played a significant role. There is a need to develop a systematic approach to access up to what extent firms are adopting lean practices. The objective of this research is to measure the level of adoptions of lean practices in banking sector in Pakistan. Face to face structured interviews were conducted and our findings suggest that banks are not implementing lean practices in true spirit. To implement lean practices holistically, bank employees should understand the philosophy of lean.

scholarly journals REDES SOCIAIS: Grupo para imigrantes brasileiras em Portugal

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliany Nazaré Oliveira ◽  
Félix Fernando Monteiro Neto
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Experience Report ◽  
The Social ◽  
Conducting Research

Resumo Este artigo constitui um relato de experiência sobre a criação e administração de um grupo nas redes sociais para imigrantes brasileiras em Portugal. A convivência no mundo virtual é uma realidade no século XXI. As novas tecnologias contribuem de forma significativa para aproximação de pessoas e grupos. As redes sociais podem ser consideradas um espaço privilegiado para comunicação e interação. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever o processo de organização, criação e administração do grupo "Brasileiras que Vivem em Portugal" no Facebook. A experiência demostrou sua utilidade e seus benefícios para quem se encontra em outro país e necessita de informações, camaradagem, dividir experiências, pertencer a um grupo étnico e apoio para inserção no mercado de trabalho. O espaço também é favorável para o desenvolvimento de pesquisa, já que pode agregar indivíduos com as características do público- alvo definido pelos pesquisadores. Assim, o grupo demonstrou ser um potente suporte nas redes sociais para imigrantes, contribuindo para sua integração e sobrevivência nesse cenário. Palavras-chave: Imigração. Redes Sociais. Mulher. Portugal. Brasil. SOCIAL NETWORKS: Group for brasilian immigrant women in Portugal Abstract This article is an experience report on the creation and administration of a group on the social networks for Brazilian immigrant women in Portugal. Interaction in the virtual world is a reality in the 21st century. The new technologies significantly contribute to bring people and groups closer. Social networks may be regarded as a privileged space for communication and interaction. This article aims to describe the process of organizing, creating, and administrating the group "Brazilian women living in Portugal" on the Facebook. The experience has shown its usefulness and benefits for those who live abroad and need information, fellowship, sharing of experiences, belonging to an ethnic group, and support to enter the labor market. The space is also favorable for conducting research, as it can bring together individuals with characteristics of the target audience defined by the researchers. Thus, the group proved to be a powerful support on the social networks for immigrants, contributing to their interconnection and survival in this scenario. Keywords: Immigration. Social Networks. Women. Portugal. Brazil. 

scholarly journals Integrating computer-related technology into instructional practice at a higher learning institution in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-92
Author(s):  
Issa Omar Malecela
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Technology Tools

Malaysian Higher Learning institutions have embraced the 21st century skills in teaching and learning to ensure career readiness among learners. Information Communication Technology tools provide the opportunity for educators to address problem-solving and project-based learning in both face-to-face and blended learning. However, there have been issues of educators’ awareness and skills in utilizing the technology tools in the instructional processes. This study attempts to explore the experience and awareness among lecturers to integrate computer-related technologies in undergraduate classrooms. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with two lecturers who are experts in foreign language and one from Instructional Technology field.  In-depth semi structured interviews and observations became the main qualitative instruments for this study. The purpose of the study sought to reveal the pedagogical approach and types of Information technology adopted in the classrooms. This study addressed their awareness and issues related to the use of technology in the classroom. The results were thematized based on Web 2.0 tools integration, pedagogical approach in addressing higher order thinking skills and student career readiness. Lecturers were found to be aware of the relevance of Web 2.0 tools for instructional purposes. However, they highlighted low internet speed as the main challenge in their efforts to integrate technology into their instructional activities. This research contributes to the area of TPACK (Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge) by highlighting the application of computer-related technologies into classroom instruction and how such technologies are matched with learner-centered instructional strategies to enhance learners’ 21st century skills that are essential for career readiness.

scholarly journals An Empirical Research on the Correlation between Human Capital and Career Success: Serbian and Macedonian Banking Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-284
Author(s):  
Tatjana Boshkov ◽  
Gligor Bishev ◽  
Zarko Rađenović ◽  
Aleksandra Zezova
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Career Success ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Competitive Labor Market ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Understanding the impact of human capital on the achievement of career success is essential for each individual in turbulent times on the labor market. Banking sector also is human capital intensive and plays a critical role for the banks in meeting their goals and offering services to its clients. In the current era of technology, globalization and the general progress principles of "knowledge economy" are ruling. So, each individual in the labor market who wants to build own career, should work on continuous improvement of human capital. This helps their recognition in the increasingly competitive labor market, which eliminates "weak players" since their inability to adapt the modern trends and staff needs. The paper determines that human resource management (HRM) in banking sector must embrace strategic human resource planning programs with all banks strategy. This underlines the essential meaning of designing an effective recruitment policy with these strategies as formulation and implementation of active reward policy. Also, banks should include more active training and development for employees. This paper presents a statistical analysis of the correlation mentioned categories, based on 474 employees, in Serbian and Macedonian banking sector. Analyses such as Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U, Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z test and linear regression, proving the significance impact of the development of employees' human capital on career success, viewed through different hierarchical positions in a particular sector.

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