Format
Scientific article
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
Betsy Thom, Karen Duke & Rachel Herring (2017) Workforce development: is there a paradigm shift?, Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 24:6, 427-429, DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2017.1385725
Original Language

English

Country
United Kingdom
Themes
Keywords
United Kingdom
workforce
training
education

Workforce Development: Is There a Paradigm Shift?

This editorial examines whether training and education in the addictions field has considerably made a difference in workforce development.  It concludes that transformational change has not occurred because beyond training and education, a national systems approach and policymaker buy-in at national, regional and local levels is also necessary.