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Increasing the value of age

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Increasing the value of age
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English

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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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Older workers

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business.

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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03 Jul 2015
Due to falling fertility rates since the 1960s, Europe’s population is ageing, with growing impact on its labour force. In consequence, many European States have raised pension age and designed incentives for people to stay longer in employment. This results in a steady increase of participation among older workers and a change in attitude towards retirement.

This report reviews practices in employers’ age management strategies and the role of guidance therein. Several challenges and messages for policy and practices are identified. This includes training opportunities and validation of prior learning.
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Economic policy

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economic-policy
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171

Lifelong learning

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lifelong-learning
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400

Older workers

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older-workers
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682

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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656

Skills upgrading

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skills-upgrading
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657

Social policy

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social-policy
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