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Time for the U.S. to reskill? What the survey of adult skills says

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Time for the U.S. to reskill? What the survey of adult skills says
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English

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International organizations

Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Access to training

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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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Training quality and relevance

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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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Statistical information

Data produced by the international organizations and countries on trends in skills provision, demand, and employment outcomes to help inform policy-making and monitoring processes.

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Publication Date:
12 Nov 2013
OECD Skills Studies The OECD’s international Survey of Adult Skills aims to help countries secure better skills policies by measuring the basic skills of adults in 24 countries and demonstrating how these skills relate to economic and social outcomes. The current report, exploring the main results from the United States, underlines how the U.S. compares with other countries and what this means for policy-making. It puts forward a set of key recommendations that include strengthening initial schooling, supporting adult learning, and developing a set of coherent policies to address the needs of those with the weakest skills.
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Employability

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Human resources development

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Productivity

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Survey

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Transferable skills

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Americas

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