Employers
Employer-responsive provision survey: A reflective report
During spring 2009, QAA undertook a project through its Institutional and Subject Centre Liaison Schemes to explore the extent and perceptions of employer-responsive provision among institutions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The findings of the project are detailed in a reflective report, published by QAA in February 2010. Read the report
This area of the website is designed especially for employers and acts as a 'one stop shop' with links to other areas that may be of interest.
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Quick reference guideWe know that employers need to understand what they can expect from today’s graduates. Universities are free to design and monitor their own courses, but they should ensure that they do so within a nationally-recognised framework and meet certain agreed standards. Our reference guide will help you understand the qualifications and skills of today's students, and the frameworks within which they sit. |
Employer engagement in higher education‘Employer engagement’ is a term frequently used in HE, but what does it actually involve? Look at our quick guide to find out how different part of the sector are working with employers. QAA has published a statement on our own work with employers, which concentrates on the quality assurance of work-based and work-related learning. |
Our role in higher educationQAA’s role is to assure the quality and standards of higher education in the UK, and to support developments in higher education. We review and report on institutions and promote good practice. Find out more about how we do this. |
How universities and colleges work with employersQAA reviews all individual audit reports to identify themes, good practice and recommendations. You may be interested in a paper on institutions’ work with employers and PSRBs, or in another on work-based and placement learning and employability. QAA also holds PSRB forums. Read the forum notes: June 2008, February 2009 and November 2009. |
Frequently asked questionsAnswers to some of the most frequently asked questions by employers. |
Useful linksLinks to organisations within higher education that may be of use to you. |
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