Situación de la Formación Profesional en Centroamérica y República Dominicana: 1998-2013
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ILO
The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org
Access to training
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.
Training quality and relevance
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.
Los Institutos de Formación Profesional (IFPs) son instituciones clave para el desarrollo nacional y regional, ya que son los organismos especializados en la formación y capacitación para el trabajo de las personas que entran por primera vez al mercado laboral y para la población trabajadora que requiere perfeccionar sus competencias. Estas instituciones ejercen el rol de rectores de los sistemas nacionales de formación profesional y brindan asesoría al Estado en el tema.
Las IFPs, como se les designa abreviadamente en este estudio, han ido diversificando y ampliando sus funciones para responder a los requerimientos de las economías actuales, sin embargo hay poca información documentada al respecto. Esta investigación busca contribuir a llenar esos vacíos, a identificar cuáles son las características principales de la formación profesional en Centroamérica y República Dominicana y a definir lineamientos y recomendaciones para el diseño e implementación de un plan de acción subregional que permita mejorar la calidad de la formación profesional en los países de la región.
Apprenticeships
Leather industry
TVET systems
Vocational training
Americas
