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  2. The role of employers in sectoral skills development: International approaches 9

The role of employers in sectoral skills development: International approaches

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English
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Sources:
Academic institutions, Centre for Labour Market Studies -University of Leicester
Authors:
Raddon, Arwen; Sung, Johnny
Topics:
Participation of employers' and workers' organizations, Sectoral approaches
Knowledge Products:
Research papers, Case studies and good practices
Publication Date:
15 Mar 2006
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Working Paper 49

This paper considers models of employer engagement within different international approaches to sectoral skills development, focusing on examples from the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Netherlands and the USA. Four sectoral models of employer engagement are outlined, exploring what is expected from employers within these different models. Some of the challenges and implications of these different sectoral approaches to engaging employers and creating demand-led skills systems are discussed.

Subject Tags:
Private sector, Enterprises, Skills and training policy, Sectoral approaches
Regions:
Africa, Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia
Countries and territories:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, China, Singapore, Netherlands, United States of America
Economic groups:
Developing countries, OECD members
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