Higher level vocational education and training (VET) programmes are facing rapid change and intensifying challenges. What type of training is needed to meet the needs of changing economies? How should the programmes be funded? How should they be linked to academic and university programmes? How can employers and unions be engaged? This report synthesises the findings of the series of country reports done on skills beyond school.

This report has been divided into the following sub-sections:
Chapter 1 - The hidden world of professional education and training
Chapter 2 - Enhancing the profile of professional education and training
Chapter 3 - Three key elements of high-quality post-secondary programmes
Chapter 4 - Transparency in learning outcomes
Chapter 5 - Clearer pathways for learners
Chapter 6 - Key characteristics of effective vocational systems