Employability, Curriculum of Higher Vocational Education and Human Resource Practice in Tourism and Hospitality
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This study focuses on the question: which aspects of career employability of students of higher vocational education satisfy to tourism and hospitality sector in Taiwan, aimed at exploring current school curriculums provided as requested, correspond with the development of career employability among students of higher vocational education in Taiwan. The basis should accord with the expectation of the school’s operational strategies, foster the strengths for the students, and improve employability for the students
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The dilemma facing higher education and industry in tourism and hospitality
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