Full Description
First Published in 1996. The transition from school to work has always been a crucial time in the lives of young people. How and when this transition is made can have a major impact upon the sense of identity they develop, the importance they feel they have in the eyes of others, the kind of person they want to be and their view of the world in general. This book is about the nature of that transition for one small group of young people, making the journey in the new policy environment of post-Thatcherite Britain.
Contents
Chapter 1 Prologue The Purpose and Structure of the Book; Chapter 2 Training Credits and the Transition to Work in Post-Thatcherite Britain; Chapter 3 Stakeholders and Training Credits; Chapter 4 Anticipations and Forced Change: Helen's Story; Chapter 5 Victim, Fool or Rebel?: Laura's Story; Chapter 6 Choice, Empowerment and Unsatisfactory Training: Elaine and Alison; Chapter 7 NVQs and On- and Off-the-Job Training: Clive and Becky; Chapter 8 General Satisfaction and Untroubled Progress: David, Peter, Sam and Frances; Chapter 9 Markets, Vouchers and Training Policy; Chapter 10 Career Decision Making and Culture in the Transition from School to Work;
