Certification: A policy alternative for developing both traditional and emerging trades and occupations

International Journal of Manpower

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 248-262

  Wright, Phillip C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK   (Canada)

Author keywords

Canada; Certification; Employee development; Skills shortages; Vocational training

Indexed keywords

LABOUR; VOCATIONAL TRAINING;

CANADA;

EID: 0031393137     PISSN: 01437720     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/EUM0000000004327     Document Type: Review

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