The Impact of Immigration and Local Workforce Characteristics on Innovation Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2010 We combine firm-level microdata on innovation with area-level workforce characteristics to examine the relationship between local workforce characteristics, especially the presence of immigrants and local skills,…
Modern apprentices’ literacy learning: A formative evaluation Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Modern Apprenticeship Literacy Programme with Literacy Aotearoa began in April 2008. This pilot involves 191 Modern Apprentices (MAs) (as at 31 December 2008) who undertook…
Schoolchildren in paid employment: a summary of research findings Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This paper summarises the state of knowledge surrounding New Zealand schoolchildren in employment to early 2010. It brings together formative publications from earlier in the decade,…
Key Findings from the Migrants Survey Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Immigration Survey Monitoring Programme monitors new migrants to New Zealand, employers, and the New Zealand public. The purpose of the programme is to build up…
School Children in Paid Employment Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 This paper summarises the state of knowledge surrounding New Zealand schoolchildren in employment to early 2010. It brings together formative publications from earlier in the decade,…
Developing a Settlement Knowledge Base: Settlement research and evaluation literature sweep Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 How well migrants integrate or settle in a new country is of interest to all migrant-receiving countries. In recent years, research and evaluation projects have investigated…
Engaging young adults in literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) skill development Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The Department of Labour (the Department) is responsible for a crossgovernment programme of research and evaluation on workforce literacy, language and numeracy skills. Its purpose is…
Providing Information Services to Migrants: Literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2010 The literature review covers national strategies, policies, and plans to assist migrant settlement generally. The review includes specific references and provision for information services in Australia…
Upskilling Partnership Programme: Evaluation Report Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 The Upskilling Partnership Programme was an initiative established by the Department of Labour in collaboration with partner agencies. The programme ran from July 2006 until June…
IMSED Research Work Programme Summary of Findings Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2010 This publication summarises findings from immigration-related research undertaken by International Migration Settlement and Employment Dynamics (IMSED) Research, a service of the New Zealand Department of Labour.…
