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Moving forward together: An employer perspective on the design of skills training programs in Ontario

Moving forward together: An employer perspective on the design of skills training programs in Ontario

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Moving forward together: An employer perspective on the design of skills training programs in Ontario
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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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Training quality and relevance

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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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26 Aug 2016
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The goal of this report is to help inform the design of—and contribute to the success of—new employer-driven training and employment initiatives in Ontario. It brings together the perspectives of employers from across Ontario on training and employment issues. Specifically, this report makes recommendations that, if adopted, will foster greater employer involvement in training, and as a result, ensure that government-funded employer-driven training programs benefit Ontario’s business community, workers, and economy.
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Employers

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Accelerating human capital development for an advanced nation

Accelerating human capital development for an advanced nation

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Accelerating human capital development for an advanced nation
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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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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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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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Skills and training policy

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

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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Spanish

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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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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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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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25 Aug 2016
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wcmstest4_180688.pdf

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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Enterprises

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Human resources development

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118

Manufacturing

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manufacturing
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Private sector

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229

Vocational training

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Inspiring growth

Inspiring growth

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Inspiring growth
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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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24 Aug 2016
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wcmstest4_180489.pdf

CBI/Pearson education and skills survey 2015

The eighth CBI education and skills survey, run in partnership with Pearson, was conducted against the backdrop of strengthening economic growth and rising employment. The survey provides a guide to trends in business opinion and practice across a wide range of education and skills issues.

The survey was conducted in spring 2015, with responses received form more than 300 organisations, collectively employing more than 1.2 million people.

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Apprenticeships

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Business

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business
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Employers

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employers
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Human resources development

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Private sector

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Skills anticipation

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Skills mismatch

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The right combination

The right combination

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The right combination
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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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skpAFSN
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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:
24 Aug 2016
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wcmstest4_180488.pdf

CBI/Pearson education and skills survey 2016

The ninth CBI education and skills survey, run in partnership with Pearson, provides an authoritative guide to trends in business opinion, practice and future plans across a wide range of education and skills issues.

The report demonstrates that there is a growing demand amongst businesses for people with higher-level skills alongside widespread concern about being able to recruit the people and skills needed – something which is felt across the whole UK.

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Apprenticeships

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Business

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Employers

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Human resources development

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118

Private sector

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Skills anticipation

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Skills mismatch

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Bridging the skills gap: Workforce development is everyone’s business

Bridging the skills gap: Workforce development is everyone’s business

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Bridging the skills gap: Workforce development is everyone’s business
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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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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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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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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 Aug 2016
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This whitepaper discusses the changing nature of work and reasons behind the skills gap, and provides recommendations for talent development professionals on steps they can take to identify and close skills gaps in their organizations.
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Employers

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Human resources development

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Private sector

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229

Skills anticipation

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Skills mismatch

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Taking stock of programs to develop socioemotional skills: A systematic review of program evidence

Taking stock of programs to develop socioemotional skills: A systematic review of program evidence

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Taking stock of programs to develop socioemotional skills: A systematic review of program evidence
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English

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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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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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skpATSU
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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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19 Aug 2016
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This book represents a systematic review of the documented impacts of programs aimed at fostering socioemotional skills in developed and developing countries. It uses a life-cycle approach to organize the findings from rigorous evaluations of more than 80 programs. This includes programs for toddlers and young children before primary school, programs for students enrolled in formal education, and programs targeted at the out-of-school population. The book develops a conceptual framework that helps to identify the program characteristics and participants’ profiles associated with a range of program outcomes. These include health-related, behavioral, academic or cognitive, and economic-related outcomes.
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Human resources development

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Transforming and scaling up health professionals’ education and training: WHO education guidelines 2013

Transforming and scaling up health professionals’ education and training: WHO education guidelines 2013

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Transforming and scaling up health professionals’ education and training: WHO education guidelines 2013
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English

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english
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skpEng
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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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Training quality and relevance

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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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11 Aug 2016
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These guidelines call for new approaches in health professionals’ education. Approaches are needed that transform systems and encourage the move away from the traditional focus on tertiary care hospitals to initiatives that foster community engagement. The guidelines recommendations support and advocate for implementation considerations in efforts to involve communities and countries collectively for this transformational change in health professionals’ education. It is the intent of the Guidelines to encourage educational and training institutions to foster and enhance the relational activity and the interaction and planning between education, health and other sectors.
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Human resources development

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Workforce connections - Key ‘soft skills’ that foster youth workforce success: Toward a consensus across fields

Workforce connections - Key ‘soft skills’ that foster youth workforce success: Toward a consensus across fields

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Workforce connections - Key ‘soft skills’ that foster youth workforce success: Toward a consensus across fields
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English

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english
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skpEng
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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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other-sources
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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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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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03 Aug 2016
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‘Soft skills’ are centrally important for human capital development and workforce success. A growing evidence base shows that these qualities rival academic or technical skills in their ability to predict employment and earnings, among other outcomes. As the workplace has modernized around the world, the demand for such skills has increased over the past 20 years. Nevertheless, a soft skills ‘gap’ is noted by many employers around the world, who report that job candidates lack the soft skills needed to fill available positions.

This white paper helps bring clarity to the field of youth workforce development programs by recommending a research-based set of key soft skills that increase the chance that youth ages 15-29 will be successful in the workforce.
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Gender

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Human resources development

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human-resources-development
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School-to-work transition

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Barbados human resource development strategy 2011-2016: Developing national, institutional and human capacity for sustainable growth

Barbados human resource development strategy 2011-2016: Developing national, institutional and human capacity for sustainable growth

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Barbados human resource development strategy 2011-2016: Developing national, institutional and human capacity for sustainable growth
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English

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skpEng
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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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skpATSU
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access-to-training

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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13 Jul 2016
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The Government of Barbados continues to place considerable emphasis on the development of human and social capital, particularly through significant investment in education and related services. The Government is committed to increasing the number of secondary school leavers with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and competencies to successfully enter the job market or to embark on an economic enterprise. There is a focus on creating a labour force that can meet the changing demands of an open economy increasingly impacted by dynamic external forces. Further, the Government is cognisant of the growing need for specialised skills in emerging areas such as offshore financial and business development, tourism management, and agro-processing.

This Strategy is based on international best practice and adopts a holistic and multi-sector approach that embraces lifelong learning and strengthens links between education and the world of work. It further establishes cross-sectoral links among the lead human resource development agencies and focuses on synergies, knowledge sharing, and complementarities of financing mechanisms.
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Human resources development

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Skills and training policy

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