The importance of vocational education institutions in manufacturing regions: adding content to a broad definition of regional innovation systems

Henrik Brynthe Lund, Asbjørn Karlsen · 2019 · Industry and Innovation

Summary. Vocational education institutions play a critical role in regional innovation systems by developing skilled workers who implement new manufacturing technologies. This study of two Norwegian manufacturing regions shows how vocational schools and industry collaborate to create tailored education programs that enhance manufacturer competitiveness. The research demonstrates that skilled workers and engineering technicians are essential for adopting emerging technologies, and that vocational institutions co-evolve with industries as technology demands shift.

Read the original

@article{lund-2019-importance-vocational-education-institutions-manufacturing,
  title   = {The importance of vocational education institutions in manufacturing regions: adding content to a broad definition of regional innovation systems},
  author  = {Henrik Brynthe Lund and Asbjørn Karlsen},
  journal = {Industry and Innovation},
  year    = {2019},
  doi     = {10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534}
}

TY  - JOUR
TI  - The importance of vocational education institutions in manufacturing regions: adding content to a broad definition of regional innovation systems
AU  - Henrik Brynthe Lund
AU  - Asbjørn Karlsen
JO  - Industry and Innovation
PY  - 2019
DO  - 10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534
ER  - 

Details

DOI

10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534

Countries

Norway

Regions

Europe

Categories

regional-innovation-systems, education, general-innovation

Added

2026-04-28