Vocational training

The transfer of the Austrian dual system of vocational education to transition and developing countries: An analysis from a developmental perspective

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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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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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06 Oct 2016

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The increasing international interest in the Austrian dual system of apprenticeship has triggered a trend to transfer this system, or parts of it, to foreign countries including developing and transition countries. This paper analyzes the trend from a developmental perspective. After a historic outline of vocational education in international development and the discussion of current global trends in vocational education, the paper elaborates on the transfer of the dual system from a theoretical as well as an empirical perspective. It then goes on to describe the Austrian dual system of apprenticeship. In the empirical part, the paper first examines the status quo of the transfer trend as well as key players, funding possibilities, approaches, lessons of experience and challenges. Findings are subsequently analyzed from a developmental perspective. Finally, recommendations are made of how to strengthen the developmental impact. The paper concludes that while current transfer activities respond well to several criteria set out by the Austrian Development Cooperation, a number of open questions remain as to sustainability, systemic effect and economic bias, among others.

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Apprenticeships

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TVET systems

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Work-based learning

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Austria

Apprenticeships for the XXI century: A model for Latin America and the Caribbean?

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															Apprenticeships for the XXI century: A model for Latin America and the Caribbean?
													

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This study intends to decompose apprenticeships. First, based on an extensive review of existing literature, it proposes a formal definition of apprenticeships that differentiates this type of training modality from other types of skills training. Second, it explores core elements and principles in depth that are central to apprenticeship programs —both in terms of their design and delivery— and presents examples of best practices from around the world that LAC countries can use as potential instruments to apply within their contexts. Third, it assesses the status of apprenticeship-type programs in LAC and provides an overview of the specific challenges these programs face in the region. By providing potential solutions to address them, the study sheds light on the transferability of long-standing apprenticeship models (Germany, Austria, Australia, the United Kingdom, among others) and, more so, of the aforementioned core elements and principles to the LAC context. Finally, in an attempt to close the gap between the theoretical and the practical, it provides a hands-on tool kit for policy makers and employers to ask pertinent questions when considering the design of new programs or the revamping of existing ones.

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Apprenticeships

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Vocational training

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Enhancing employability: What can be done to improve TVET students’ chances of finding work?

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															Enhancing employability: What can be done to improve TVET students’ chances of finding work?
													

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Training quality and relevance

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Policy and strategy

Recommendations and advice on resolving policy challenges related to skills development systems and their linkages to the world of work. Concise syntheses of experience from the international organizations.

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20 Sep 2016

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LMIP Policy brief 13 This policy brief seeks to examine the notion of skills for employability. It draws on a number of case studies conducted as part of the Labour Market Intelligence Partnership (LMIP) that sought to understand the relationship between specific education programmes and the labour market. It draws attention to the overemphasis on employability skills, and the notion that a responsive curriculum is one that addresses employer needs. Instead, the research reveals that there needs to be an interactive process between education providers and employers as equal partners. This partnership is most likely to lead to the employability of graduates.

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Employability

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Africa

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South Africa

Vocational education and training in Slovakia

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Vocational education and training in Slovakia

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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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14 Sep 2016

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The Slovak economy is largely driven by manufacturing and could benefit from more diversification to make it less sensitive to economic shocks, encouraging innovation. Vocational education and training (VET) has traditionally played a strong role, responsible for around two-thirds of graduates at upper secondary level. But qualifications do not always match labour market needs. A ‘dual’ VET scheme was introduced in 2015/16 as one way to address mismatch. First results show greater involvement of employers in VET: it is now in their interest to attract learners and to deliver job-relevant training. The government also intends to promote VET at higher levels to make it more attractive. This publication aims to contribute to better understanding of VET in Slovakia, providing an insight into its main features and highlighting recent VET policy developments.

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Skills and training policy

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Europe and Central Asia

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Focus on skills: Building a better national VET system

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Focus on skills: Building a better national VET system

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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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01 Sep 2016

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Australia needs a robust vocational education and training (VET) sector capable of delivering quality outcomes that meet the skills needs of industry, and boost workforce participation and social engagement. Within that context, this Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's position paper addresses the future of VET in the context of Federation Reform and presents a case for change.

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TVET systems

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Vocational training

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Asia and the Pacific

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Australia

Skills guarantee (Video)

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Skills guarantee (Video)

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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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Promotional material

Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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29 Aug 2016

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The Skills Guarantee is one of 10 actions included in the New Skills agenda for Europe and aims to help low-skilled adults acquire a minimum level of literacy, numeracy and digital skills and progress towards an upper secondary qualification.

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Skills and training policy

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Skills upgrading

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Europe and Central Asia

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Costs and benefits of education and training for the economy, business and individuals

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															Costs and benefits of education and training for the economy, business and individuals
													

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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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TVET institutions

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions play an important role in equipping young people to enter the world of work and in improving their employability throughout their careers. The Global KSP collects and shares information from TVET institutions on how they respond to changing labour market needs, adopt new training technologies, expand the outreach of their training, and improve the quality of their services including in the areas of governance, financing, teacher education, and industry partnerships.

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Financing of training

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Initial education and training and lifelong learning benefit individuals, employers and society as a whole. Economic principles dictate that the costs for services with public and private benefits should be shared between public and private funding, or else too little training will be provided or taken up. Effective mechanisms for financing skills development vary according to countries’ economic and political circumstances and the degree and level of social dialogue established.

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29 Aug 2016

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The aim of this paper is to summarise and provide analyses of the considerable body of research that investigates the costs and benefits of vocational education and training (VET). It does so from three different perspectives:

the government (at the economy level),
business (or industry at a broader level),
the individual (or groups of individuals).

This paper considers a broad array of costs and benefits accruing to each of these perspectives, broadly dividing them into two categories: financial (market) or non-financial (non-market). It also describes some of the challenges encountered in investigating the costs and benefits and estimating the return on the investment in VET.

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Financing training

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Key figures on apprenticeship training in Finland

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Key figures on apprenticeship training in Finland

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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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26 Aug 2016

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Apprenticeship training is an excellent way to gain entry to the labour market. In Finland the low participation rates of students under 20 years of age and students dropping out of apprenticeship training leading to higher-level qualifications is a problem and an area needing improvement. Student numbers declined in the 2010s, which can be partly attributed to cuts in funding. In particular, funding for vocational further education and training provided in the form of apprenticeship training has been cut as part of the government austerity measures.

This report examines apprenticeship training in Finland from different perspectives. The themes covered are the number of students, completion of qualifications, education and training providers and funding in Finland. An international comparison is also included.

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Apprenticeships

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Skills and training policy

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skills-and-training-policy

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Vocational training

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Europe and Central Asia

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Accelerating human capital development for an advanced nation

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Accelerating human capital development for an advanced nation

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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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26 Aug 2016

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Chapter 5 of the eleventh Malaysia plan, 2016-2020 The development of highly skilled human capital is essential to helping Malaysia make the shift towards higher-value and knowledge intensive activities which are the hallmarks of an advanced nation. Investments in human capital are also vital to the improvement of personal wellbeing due to its many socio-economic benefits. To that end, under the Eleventh Plan, the Government will improve the efficiency of the labour market to accelerate economic growth, enable industry-led TVET to meet industry demands, expand lifelong learning for continuous upskilling, and improve the quality of the education system for better student outcomes. This document highlights Malaysia’s strategy to accelerate human capital development.

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Human resources development

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industrial-development

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Cinco hechos: Sobre la capacitación en firma en America Latina y el Caribe

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Cinco hechos: Sobre la capacitación en firma en America Latina y el Caribe

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25 Aug 2016

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Este estudio identifica cinco hechos principales sobre la capacitación en firma (CF) en la región de América Latina y el Caribe: 1. La CF incrementa la productividad de las firmas manufactureras más grandes. 2. Al menos una cuarta parte de las firmas formales ofrece capacitación a sus trabajadores. 3. La CF está orientada principalmente a los trabajadores más calificados y en habilidades específicas al oficio. 4. El porcentaje de empresas que usa apoyos públicos para la CF es bajo, en especial en el caso de las firmas pequeñas. 5. La innovación tecnológica y la demanda de personal calificado juegan un rol fundamental en las decisiones de capacitación de las empresas.

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