Skills demand and utilisation: An international review of approaches to measurement and policy development
English
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. How can skills demand and skills utilisation be best measured at the local level?
2. What efforts to improve skills utilisation at the local and regional level have been undertaken in OECD countries in recent times?
The study summarises initiatives undertaken in various countries to improve the use of skills. As this is a new area of policy concern, initiatives directly related to skills utilisation are limited. Consequently, the paper deals with policies and programs that addressed similar issues in the past – especially those directed at (a) changing approaches to the deployment of labour in the workplace and (b) initiatives directed at actively linking workforce to industry development. The paper concludes by providing an initial assessment of what the readily available literature reveals of relevance to policy makers interested in improving both data collection and practice concerning skill utilisation.