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The ability to gain initial employment; hence the interest in ensuring that 'key competencies', careers advice and an understanding about the world of work are embedded in the education system [1] The ability to maintain employment and make 'transitions' between jobs and roles within the same organization to meet new job requirements [2]
Employment is a relationship between two parties regulating the provision of paid labour services. Usually based on a contract , one party, the employer, which might be a corporation , a not-for-profit organization , a co-operative , or any other entity, pays the other, the employee, in return for carrying out assigned work. [ 1 ]
Evidence links WIL to high levels of self-efficacy [6] and strong professional networks [7] and is a strong determinant of graduate employability. Students who participate in WIL are employment ready and may fare better in their job search and the transition from school to full-time employment. [8]
[13] [14] [15] Other approaches particularly propose defining sustainable employability as a form of an enduring fit between a person and their work. [16] Such approaches show a strong connection to previous thinking on Person-Job fit and Person-Environment fit, with the extension that such a fit should be good and be sustained over time.
Switzerland draws a distinction between vocational education and training programmes at upper-secondary level, and professional education and training (PET) programmes, which take place at tertiary B level. In 2007, more than half of the population aged 25–64 had a VET or PET qualification as their highest level of education.
Supported employment was developed in the United States in the 1970s as part of both vocational rehabilitation (VR) services (e.g., NYS Office of Vocational Services, 1978) and the advocacy for long term services and supports (LTSS) for individuals with significant disabilities in competitive job placements in integrated settings (e.g., businesses, offices, manufacturing facilities).
Government policy may make a difference in employability and motivation for retraining and re-entry into the workforce for older workers. In economies with greater regulations surrounding the hiring, termination and wages, reductions in unemployment were difficult to achieve.
In psychology, gainful employment is a positive psychology concept that explores the benefits of work and employment. Second only to personal relationships, work is the most important determinant of quality of life. [1] [2] Over 7855 articles were published on job satisfaction between the years 1976 and 2000. [citation needed]