Why Triple Helix governance is useful to dual apprenticeship systems. Issue 6 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coletti, Michele
• Other Names: Holland Brian guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Industry & higher education. Volume 33:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 390
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Apprenticeship -- dual system -- multilevel governance -- Triple Helix -- vocational education and training; Business and education -- Periodicals; University cooperation -- Periodicals; 378.104
• DOI: 10.1177/0950422219876864
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-4222

Abstract

Apprenticeship is a contractual form of work-based learning that has existed for centuries, but despite its historical impact on innovation and competitiveness, it has been perceived as a system for the shop floor or low-skill jobs. The dual apprenticeship system combines school study with training on the job. Well developed in several European countries it can lead to highly qualified jobs, so attracting the interest of universities and other higher education institutions. Academic, business and government stakeholders working together enact a Triple Helix (TH) framework. This article analyses how the TH is suitable for the governance of apprenticeship systems and discusses the implications of the model.