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South Africa: National Skills Development Strategy III, 2011/12 – 2015/16

South Africa: National Skills Development Strategy III, 2011/12 – 2015/16

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South Africa: National Skills Development Strategy III, 2011/12 – 2015/16
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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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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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19 Nov 2012
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The government through the Department of Higher Education and Training launched the third National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) in January 2011 to make sure that the energy and resources of stakeholders are focused on addressing skills challenges, and that measurable impact is achieved over the next five year period. The strategy follows the integration of higher and further education and skills development into a single Department of Higher Education and Training in 2009. The key driving force of this strategy is improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the skills development system so that it impacts positively on poverty reduction and inequality. The strategy is informed and guided by other overarching government strategies, especially the Human Resource Development Strategy, the New Growth Path, the Industrial Policy Action Plan, the outcomes of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework, the rural development strategy, the new environment strategy and, sector development plans.
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People with disabilities

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Public private partnerships

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Skills upgrading

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Vocational guidance

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Youth

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Australia: The National Green Skills Agreement

Australia: The National Green Skills Agreement

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Australia: The National Green Skills Agreement
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English

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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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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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19 Nov 2012
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An Agreement between the Australian Government and the state and territory governments The National Green Skills Agreement between the federal, state and territory governments seeks to build the capacity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector to deliver the skills for sustainability required in the workplace and to enable individuals, businesses and communities to adjust to, and prosper in, a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Included in the agreement are a number of important elements contributing to its advancement including the review and revision of training packages to incorporate skills for sustainability, the development of national standards of sustainability practice and teaching in vocational training, the upskilling of vocational education and training practitioners so they can offer quality instruction in skills for sustainability and the implementation of strategies to re-skill vulnerable workers in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Green skills

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Skills anticipation

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Skills upgrading

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Sustainable development

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Training of trainers

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Vocational training

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TVET centres in Indonesia: Pathway to revitalization

TVET centres in Indonesia: Pathway to revitalization

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TVET centres in Indonesia: Pathway to revitalization
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English

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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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Training quality and relevance

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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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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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09 Nov 2012
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This publication gives a brief overview of the impact of the technical assistance process at the TVET center in Banda Aceh from 2008 to 2011 conducted with the support of the ILO Education and Skills Training for Youth Employment in Indonesia (ILO-EAST) project. It also provides some policy recommendations on how the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration revitalization process can be taken forward. The report may serve as a useful tool for other training centers in Indonesia that are going through the same process.
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Skills mismatch

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Skills upgrading

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Vocational training

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Global guidelines on the prevention of forced labour through lifelong learning and skills development approaches

Global guidelines on the prevention of forced labour through lifelong learning and skills development approaches

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English

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skpEng
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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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Lifelong learning

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There is a critical need for a greater overall investment in education and training, particularly in developing countries. Education and training investments should be closely linked to economic and employment growth strategies and programmes. Responsibility should be shared between the government (primary responsibility), enterprises, the social partners, and the individual. To make lifelong learning for all a reality, countries will need to make major reforms of their vocational and education and training systems. School-to-work schemes for young people should integrate education with workplace learning. Training systems need to become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing skill requirements. Reforms should also focus on how learning can be facilitated, not just on training for specific occupational categories.

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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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05 Apr 2021
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The present Global guidelines on the prevention of forced labour through lifelong learning and skills development approaches describe the contribution of skills training to prevent forced labour, and are designed as a practical resource for policy makers, programme managers and educators in both formal and non-formal training contexts. Based on extensive research, they draw from a wide range of case studies and good practices identified at local and national level to offer evidence-based recommendations on how skills development systems may fulfil their role in reducing vulnerability to forced labour. They provide a rich selection of educational activities, resources and references to help educators raise awareness about forced labour, address risks, and play an active role in combating forced labour wherever they teach and train people.

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Lifelong learning

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Skills upgrading

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Directives mondiales sur la prévention du travail forcé par l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie et le développement des compétences

Directives mondiales sur la prévention du travail forcé par l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie et le développement des compétences

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Directives mondiales sur la prévention du travail forcé par l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie et le développement des compétences
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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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skpILO
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Lifelong learning

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There is a critical need for a greater overall investment in education and training, particularly in developing countries. Education and training investments should be closely linked to economic and employment growth strategies and programmes. Responsibility should be shared between the government (primary responsibility), enterprises, the social partners, and the individual. To make lifelong learning for all a reality, countries will need to make major reforms of their vocational and education and training systems. School-to-work schemes for young people should integrate education with workplace learning. Training systems need to become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing skill requirements. Reforms should also focus on how learning can be facilitated, not just on training for specific occupational categories.

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skpPSLLL
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lifelong-learning
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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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Publication Date:
21 Nov 2001
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Les présentes Directives mondiales sur la prévention du travail forcé grâce à des approches d'apprentissage tout au long de la vie et de développement des compétences décrivent la contribution de la formation professionnelle à la prévention du travail forcé et sont conçues comme une ressource pratique pour les décideurs, les gestionnaires de programme et les éducateurs dans les domaines formel et non formel. contextes de formation. Sur la base de recherches approfondies, ils s'inspirent d'un large éventail d'études de cas et de bonnes pratiques identifiées aux niveaux local et national pour proposer des recommandations factuelles sur la manière dont les systèmes de développement des compétences peuvent jouer leur rôle dans la réduction de la vulnérabilité au travail forcé. Ils fournissent une riche sélection d'activités éducatives, de ressources et de références pour aider les éducateurs à sensibiliser au travail forcé, à faire face aux risques et à jouer un rôle actif dans la lutte contre le travail forcé partout où ils enseignent et forment les gens.

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Lifelong learning

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lifelong-learning
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400

Skills upgrading

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