Occupational Training in the Future of Work

Felix Quayson

ISBN 10: 1806860287 / ISBN 13: 9781806860289

Published by Emerald Publishing Limited, GB, 2026

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Occupational Training in the Future of Work explores how societies can prepare people for meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world. Technological disruption, environmental imperatives, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for equity and inclusion are transforming how we define, access, and engage in work. This timely volume offers a multidisciplinary response to these challenges, presenting forward-looking insights and evidence-based strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of workAt the heart of this collection is a central question: how can education and innovation work together to build a more adaptive and inclusive workforce? Contributors from across academia, industry, and policy explore what it means to be "career-ready" in the 21st century. They examine how higher education can better align with labor market needs, and how alternative credentials, data-informed approaches, and non-traditional pedagogies can open new and equitable career pathways.Whether you are an educator, policymaker, employer, or researcher, this book offers practical guidance and critical perspectives on the future of occupational training. Occupational Training in the Future of Work is an essential resource for anyone committed to building a workforce that is resilient, responsive, and ready for the challenges ahead.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Occupational Training in the Future of Work
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, GB
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1806860287
• ISBN 13: 9781806860289
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 401 grams

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Synopsis

Occupational Training in the Future of Work explores how societies can prepare people for meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world. Technological disruption, environmental imperatives, demographic shifts, and the growing demand for equity and inclusion are transforming how we define, access, and engage in work. This timely volume offers a multidisciplinary response to these challenges, presenting forward-looking insights and evidence-based strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of work

At the heart of this collection is a central question: how can education and innovation work together to build a more adaptive and inclusive workforce? Contributors from across academia, industry, and policy explore what it means to be “career-ready” in the 21st century. They examine how higher education can better align with labor market needs, and how alternative credentials, data-informed approaches, and non-traditional pedagogies can open new and equitable career pathways.

Whether you are an educator, policymaker, employer, or researcher, this book offers practical guidance and critical perspectives on the future of occupational training. Occupational Training in the Future of Work is an essential resource for anyone committed to building a workforce that is resilient, responsive, and ready for the challenges ahead

About the Author

Felix Quayson, Ed.D., Ph.D., is an Educational Research Scientist, Scholar, and Assistant Professor (on the Practice-Track) at Texas State University researching credentials of value (degree, non-degree, certificates, badges, micro-skills, apprenticeships), STEM and workforce education, and college and career readiness influence on economic mobility and self-efficacy.