英国学徒制的未来:调解员在新模式中的作用

世界各地的学徒制都必须适应不断变化的国际经济形势和社会环境,英国也不例外。立足于"调解员"的视角,分析英国最新的学徒制模式表明,这些调解员与雇主一起在地区层面工作,培养和提供当前的大部分学徒,在英国学徒制改革中发挥着重要作用。在"现代扩张主义"的背景下,通过分析不同类型调解员的概念及模型,以了解这些调解员所发挥的作用。分析认为,英国新学徒制模式面临许多挑战,特别是在如何吸引中小企业、如何更好地支持学徒的流动和发展方面。主张建立由雇主、继续教育学院和其他提供者、高等教育机构和地方政府组成的区域及本地网络,以此来维持学徒市场,并提供学员进修途径和刺激雇主对技能的需求。在适当的条件下,此类网络可能会发展为"高技能生态系统"。

Future Apprenticeships in England:The Role of Mediation in the New Model

Apprenticeship systems across the globe are having to adapt to changing international economic and social trends.England is no exception.This article examines the latest model of apprenticeship in England from the perspective of the“mediators”who work at local and regional level with employers to construct and deliver the majority of current apprenticeships.The role of these actors is examined through a conceptual framework analysing different forms of mediation in the context of“the modern expanded state”.Their views were collected through 27 focus groups in nine regions of England in Spring 2016 and involving over 100 participants.These data suggest that the new apprenticeship model faces a number of challenges;notably how to engage small and medium-sized enterprises and how to better support the mobility and progression of apprentices.Participants advocated the development of regional and local networks comprising employers,FE colleges and other providers,HEIs and local government,as ways of sustaining the“apprenticeship market”,providing learner progression routes and stimulating employer demand for skills.The article concludes by arguing that these types of networks might develop into“high skills ecosystems”providing certain conditions are met.