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Meeting the skills gap: SABMiller’s 4e Camino al Progreso training program

Meeting the skills gap: SABMiller’s 4e Camino al Progreso training program

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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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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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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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SABMiller sells its products across Latin America through a value chain of very small retailers called tenderos from low-income communities, holding local grocery stores. By supporting these entrepreneurs with business skills, mentoring, life skills and networking, the company has accelerated their growth and social development whilst benefitting from increasing sales and improving livelihoods across its value chain. In 2013, the company launched a large-scale enterprise development program called 4eCamino al Progreso (Path to Progress). The program is introduced in this case study.
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Employability

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Jobs, apprenticeships, and traineeships: Nestlé’s approach to help tackling youth unemployment

Jobs, apprenticeships, and traineeships: Nestlé’s approach to help tackling youth unemployment

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Jobs, apprenticeships, and traineeships: Nestlé’s approach to help tackling youth unemployment
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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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Youth employability

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Globally, nearly 68 million young women and men are looking for and available for work,  and an estimated 123 million young people are working but living in poverty. The number who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) stands at 267 million, a majority of whom are young women. Significantly, young people are three times as likely as adults (25 years and older) to be unemployed.

Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. A comprehensive approach is required to integrate young women and men in the labour market, including relevant and quality skills training, labour market information, career guidance and employment services, recognition of prior learning, incorporating entrepreneurship with training and effective skills forecasting. Improved basic education and core work skills are particularly important to enable youth to engage in lifelong learning as well as transition to the labour market. 

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Europe is in the midst of a youth unemployment crisis as one in four young Europeans (5.6 million people in total) aged 18 to 25 are unemployed. The International Labor Organization estimates that youth unemployment across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Developed Economies reached 18.1% in 2012. A lack of vocational and educational training schemes, unprepared job applicants, and a stagnant European economy are all to blame.

Concerned with these trends, Nestlé created the ‘Nestlé Needs YOUth’ program in late 2013, with the aim of hiring 10,000 young people and 10,000 trainees or apprentices below 30 years of age in Europe by 2016. The program is introduced in the following case study.
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Bridging the skills gaps in developing countries: A practical guide for private-sector companies

Bridging the skills gaps in developing countries: A practical guide for private-sector companies

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Bridging the skills gaps in developing countries: A practical guide for private-sector companies
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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.

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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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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. 

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Training quality and relevance

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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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Contribution to the Let’s Work Partnership Nine out of ten jobs in developing countries are provided by private-sector companies. Yet globally, 38% of private-sector employers report difficulties in filling vacant positions owing to the unavailability of adequately trained staff. The result is a serious mismatch: on the one hand, all those job vacancies; on the other, vast numbers of job-seekers who do not have the skills (private) employers are looking for. These so-called skills gaps – the difference between the skills needed for a job and those possessed by a worker – represent a major constraint on development.

This report introduces an approach for companies to conduct a cost-benefit appraisal of their measures to address skills gaps – in their own workforce, in the value chain and in the local community.
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eLearning Africa 2016 – Making vision reality

eLearning Africa 2016 – Making vision reality

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24 May 2016
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06 Jun 2026
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Cairo, Egypt
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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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Governments

Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment

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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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The 11th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education & Training is the key networking venue for practitioners and professionals from Africa and all over the world.

eLearning Africa is the key networking event for ICT enhanced development, education and training in Africa. As the largest conference of its kind, the three-day event is a must for those wanting to develop multinational, cross-industry partnerships and contacts whilst sharing knowledge and learning new skills.

Taking place in Cairo, Egypt, the 11th eLearning Africa will bring together decision makers and practitioners from across the education, business and public sectors to debate, share and take action on all themes surrounding access, openness, skills, pedagogy, sustainable development, best practice and more.

eLearning Africa 2016 – Making vision reality
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Country experiences on quality apprenticeships

Country experiences on quality apprenticeships

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Other sources

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.

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10 Mar 2016
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This document summarizes country experiences with apprenticeship and on the job training programs. The information in this document was provided directly by the countries covered to the G20 Task Force on employment.
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Disability in the workplace: Employers' organizations and business networks

Disability in the workplace: Employers' organizations and business networks

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Disability in the workplace: Employers' organizations and business networks
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English

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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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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

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Participation of employers' and workers' organizations

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The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets. 

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Case studies and good practices

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07 Mar 2016
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This publication is an update of the Disability in the Workplace report published in 2011. This publication features 14 employers’ organizations and national business and disability networks and their key activities on disability inclusion work, and the different ways that business organizations can engage and encourage their member companies to become more disability inclusive employers. Each of the organizations introduces its structure and partners; key activities; key achievements; lessons learned; and key messages for other organizations.
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Assessing private sector contributions to job creation and poverty reduction

Assessing private sector contributions to job creation and poverty reduction

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Assessing private sector contributions to job creation and poverty reduction
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Bilateral organizations

The development agencies of many countries make skills development a pillar of their Official Development Assistance – from the perspective of education systems, employment promotion, poverty reduction, and private sector development. Documentation of their experience, evaluations and impact assessments, mission statements, and other knowledge products are made available through the Global KSP.

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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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Other sources

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.

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Participation of employers' and workers' organizations

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The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets. 

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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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24 Feb 2016
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IFC Jobs study The world is facing an enormous jobs challenge, a challenge that is twofold. First, 600 million jobs must be created by 2020. Second, in a context where informality and working poverty are still widespread, future jobs must be quality jobs. The importance and urgency of this challenge cannot be overstated, as jobs are an integral part of the development of countries. Not only do they contribute to boosting living standards, productivity, and social cohesion, but they also are the main path out of poverty.

The private sector, which provides about nine out of 10 jobs in developing countries, holds the answer to this challenge. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the constraints that prevent companies from growing and generating jobs. The public sector must help build an environment where these obstacles are removed or minimized.

This report addresses this crucial issue by identifying and exploring the most binding constraints to growth and job creation. First, it presents employment trends in the developing world and discusses methods to estimate the impact of private sector development on jobs. Next, the study considers in detail four constraints: a poor investment climate, inadequate infrastructure, lack of access to finance, and insufficient skills and training.
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Career development at work: A review of career guidance to support people in employment

Career development at work: A review of career guidance to support people in employment

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Career development at work: A review of career guidance to support people in employment
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English

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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.

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Training quality and relevance

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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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18 Feb 2016
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This report presents the findings from a research study that set out to review the range of career guidance provision that supports workforce development across the EU-25 Member States and to identify innovative or ‘best practice’ provisions. The report includes 35 case studies and these provide accounts of practice by employers, trade unions and the public sector as well as other intermediary organisations, such as outplacement consultancies, professional associations and industry sector bodies.

This research builds on the series of studies carried out by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the World Bank and the European Training Foundation which identified employed people as one of the groups in the population least likely to have access to guidance provision.
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Bridging the skills gap in the biopharmaceutical industry

Bridging the skills gap in the biopharmaceutical industry

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English

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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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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. 

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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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16 Feb 2016
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This report provides an up-to-date and robust view on the skills needed now and in the near future for the pharmaceutical industry to thrive in the UK. Notably, it highlights major skills gaps in mathematical and computational areas, which have emerged due to the rapid development of new disciplines such as systems biology and health informatics. Other skills shortages are more long-standing, such as in translational medicine or clinical pharmacology, which requires complex understanding bridging the gap between bench and bedside.
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Employers

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Skills mismatch

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Good practice workforce strategies: Case studies

Good practice workforce strategies: Case studies

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Document
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Good practice workforce strategies: Case studies
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English

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skpEng
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Employers' organizations

Employers invest in training in order to improve productivity, innovate and adopt new technologies, and compete in changing markets. Case studies and research from individual employers and associations of employers on the Global KSP deal with apprenticeship and workplace skills provision, quality assurance and governance of training institutions, and employers’ roles in anticipating skill needs and in influencing national and sector policies on skills development.

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Governments

Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment

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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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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. 

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Training quality and relevance

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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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12 Feb 2016
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Australia‘s economy is booming and with the job market saturated with unfilled vacancies, many companies are experiencing the effects of not planning for their workforce needs. For those companies that have put in place effective workforce development plans, getting and retaining the skilled people they need is much easier. These companies have adopted a wide range of strategies to maximise their access to the staff they need to keep growing during a time of extraordinary economic growth. The greatest challenge facing businesses today is a shortage of skilled personnel, in particular in the trades and technical occupations. Innovative recruitment and retention initiatives are critical to businesses in competing for and retaining that labour.

This guide draws on good practice case studies and examples of workforce development strategies both in Australia and internationally. The case studies were chosen on the basis of their successful strategies in tackling the important workforce development issues.
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229

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