Occupational Training in the Future of Work (Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1806860309 ISBN 13: 9781806860302

Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026

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 this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1806860309
• ISBN 13: 9781806860302
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: Quayson Felix