Education and training deficits in industrial clusters : Empirical evidence that managers can use to rectify the skills gap in Auckland precinct.
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Du Plessis, Andries
Frederick, Howard
Maritz, Alex
Frederick, Howard
Maritz, Alex
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2013
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higher education
training
relations between business and universities
labour market
training
relations between business and universities
labour market
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Du Plessis, A. J., Frederick, H., and Maritz, A. (2013). Education and training deficits in industrial clusters: Empirical evidence that managers can use to rectify the skills gap in Auckland precinct. National Academy of Management. Actual Problems of Economics. 2 (3) : 12-20.
Abstract
Tertiary institutions should seek continuous feedback from industries to keep track of the needs of businesses to provide education and training. In designing programmes and upgrading curricula, there are important factors to bear in mind so that programmes "cater" for all levels of learners. The Auckland City Council financed this study, focussing on Auckland's Rosebank Business Precinct (ARBP). Surrounding communities, particularly Maori, Pacific peoples and recent migrants, experience disparities in employment. The target population were 500+ businesses operating on Rosebank Road. A total of 529 businesses were identified. Interviews with 102 companies with a 36-question questionnaire were conducted. Areas were identified and covered in this paper in the ARBP for developing programmes and curricula for tertiary institutions to provide employable students with the right knowledge, skills and attributes to grow and manage existing ventures. In the analysis we point out what education or training is necessary for ARBP to provide greater efficiencies and improvement in profit levels. Recommendations and conclusions are provided.
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National Academy of Management. Actual Problems of Economics
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© Andries Du Plessisis, Howard Frederick, Alex Maritz, 2013