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Focus on: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills

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Focus on: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills
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Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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18 Aug 2016
This analytical highlight analyses the current and future supply for STEM skills in Europe. It presents the challenges arising from the STEM skills demand and proposes some solutions to address these issues.
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Engineering

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Skills anticipation

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Technology

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