JIPE Call for Papers - Special Issue: Empowering Futures

Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is excited to announce a call for papers for a special issue that delves into the role of community collaborations in driving education, industry engagement, and lifelong learning and lifelong employability. 

In today’s fast-evolving global workforce, community engagement and collective problem-solving are crucial in equipping learners with the skills needed for sustainable career paths. This special issue seeks to spark rigorous academic discussion and offer practical insights into how innovative, collaborative initiatives can enhance employability and productivity.

Submit your Expression of Interest by April 1: https://jipe.ca/index.php/jipe/about/submissions

We invite submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

  • Methodological Approaches: Innovative frameworks and robust methodologies for investigating the impact of community collaborations on workforce readiness and employability.
  • Empirical Studies: In-depth case studies and empirical research that illustrate successful models of community and industry partnerships, highlighting measurable outcomes in skills advancement and productivity.
  • Educational Strategies: Examinations of pedagogical practices and curricular innovations that integrate community engagement to foster lifelong learning and career development.
  • Industry Engagement: Analyses of cross-sector collaborations between educational institutions and industry players, focusing on initiatives that drive sustainable employability.
  • Policy and Governance: Evaluations of public policy, funding mechanisms, and governance structures that support or hinder effective community collaboration in the context of employability.
  • Emerging Trends and Challenges: Critical discussions on future trends in the global workforce and the challenges associated with adapting education and industry practices to meet evolving labour market demands.

We look forward to receiving your contributions that illuminate how collaborative efforts can shape sustainable education and industry practices for a dynamic future.

Questions regarding this call for papers may be directed to the JIPE editorial desk at humberpress@humber.ca