European sector skills council: Textile, clothing, leather and footwear. Report 2014
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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.
Anticipating and matching skills needs
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.
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.
This report aims at describing innovative tools, national and/ or regional strategies, local initiatives, methods put in place by members of the council to monitor skills needs and address the question of skill mismatch and gaps, with particular reference to the ones identified according to the 7 drivers of change (Regulation and Governance, Demographic and Population Change, Environmental Change, Economics and Globalisation, Technological Change, Values and Identities and Consumer Demand).
Clothing and textile industries
Skills anticipation
Skills mismatch
Vocational training
Europe and Central Asia
