Education for Jobs – Preparation for the Labor Market

Abstract The article describes importance of vocational education and training (VET) which can play a central role in preparing young people for work, developing the skills of adults and responding to the labor market needs of the economy. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Countries are now giving the long-neglected topic of vocational education and training dramatically increased profiles, reflecting recognition of its economic function. Many countries are recognizing that good initial vocational education and training has a major contribution to make to economic competitiveness.

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Innovation Management at Vocational Education and Training Institutes: A Necessity to cope with Changing Labor Market Needs

Academic Platform Journal of Engineering and Science ◽

10.5505/apjes.2014.77487 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 39-48

Author(s):

Roger Hessel ◽

Ruken Esra Demirdogen

Keyword(s):

Labor Market ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Innovation Management ◽

Education And Training ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Market Needs ◽

And Training

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Learning for Jobs: Flexibile Learning in Vocational Education and Training

JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research ◽

10.7719/jpair.v9i1.19 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jana Petnuchová ◽

Roman Hrmo

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Labour Market ◽

Education And Training ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Market Needs ◽

Keywords Education ◽

Personal Philosophy ◽

Fundamental Values ◽

And Training ◽

Economic Function

The article describes importance of vocational education and training (VET) which can play a central role in preparing young people for work, developing the skills of adults and responding to the labour market needs of the economy. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Countries are now giving the long-neglected topic of vocational education and training dramatically increased profiles, reflecting recognition of its economic function. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Personal philosophy of learning is based on a person´s own fundamental values. It should provide answers to the following questions: Why should I study continuously? Where will success leads to and who will be beneficiaries? Will it be enough if I benefit from process myself or do I want to help other people to succeed? Keywords - education, vocational education and training, vocational teacher and trainer, labour market, qualification

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Technical and vocational education and training and marginalised youths in post-conflict Sierra Leone: Trainees’ experiences and capacity to aspire

Research in Comparative and International Education ◽

10.1177/1745499918807024 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 534-550

Author(s):

Mitsuko Matsumoto

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Sierra Leone ◽

Education And Training ◽

Capabilities Approach ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Post Conflict ◽

Technical And Vocational Education ◽

And Training ◽

Capacity To Aspire

The article aims to build on current understandings of the experiences and aspirations of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) trainees in conflict-affected countries, focussing on the case study of Sierra Leone. Employing the capabilities approach pioneered by Amartya Sen, it casts light on the different benefits beyond employability which young people acquire through TVET. This includes the development of their ‘capacity to aspire’. At the same time, the article shows the poor conditions and social stigma that continue to surround TVET and the profession of ‘skilled man’ in the country of Sierra Leone. By doing so, the article shows the potential of capabilities approach and the concept of ‘capacity to aspire’ to more systematically look at the wider benefits of TVET to young people. It also reveals the simplistic nature of the international community’s expectations with regards to TVET’s role in post-conflict societies.

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Teacher’s Competency Model in Vocational Education and Training within Uncertainty of Labor Markets (On the Example of L.B. Krasin Moscow Vocational School of Creative Industries)

Prepodavatel XXI vek ◽

10.31862/2073-9613-2020-2-43-55 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 43-55

Author(s):

L.M. Tabatadze

Keyword(s):

Labor Market ◽

Staff Development ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Labor Markets ◽

Education And Training ◽

Creative Industries ◽

Competency Model ◽

Vocational School ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

And Training

In the article the author presents a relevant experience of designing an actual competency model of an educator in vocational education and training (VET) which is based on the researches of the world and Russian labor markets. There is explained a term “innovative segment of a labor market” and given risks of vocational education and training in part of its interaction with this segment. The author made an analysis of trends affecting the vocational education and training development and analyzed data of the VET economics monitoring. The approach to designing a competency model of an educator in VET is described in consideration of the transforming role of an educator. The L.B. Krasin vocational school of creative industries experience in designing a competency model of an educator is presented, the competency models is given with detailed description of the competencies. Keywords: vocational education and training, VET, staff development, labor market, innovative segment human capital, educator, competency model.

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Making an Impact in the Kurdistan Region — Iraq: Summary of Four Studies to Assess the Present and Future Labor Market, Improve Technical Vocational Education and Training, Reform the Health Sector, and Build Data Collection Capacity

10.7249/rr873 ◽

2015 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C. Anthony ◽

Louay Constant ◽

Shelly Culbertson ◽

Peter Glick ◽

Krishna Kumar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Labor Market ◽

Data Collection ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Health Sector ◽

Education And Training ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Kurdistan Region ◽

Technical Vocational Education ◽

And Training

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Course Choice and Achievement Effects of a System-Wide Vocational Education and Training Voucher Scheme for Young People

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis ◽

10.3102/0162373718782648 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 507-530 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Duncan McVicar ◽

Cain Polidano

Keyword(s):

Student Achievement ◽

Young People ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Private College ◽

Adverse Impact ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Voucher Scheme ◽

Common Criticism ◽

And Training

Vocational education and training provision for young people is a crucial but often maligned part of the wider education sector. A common criticism, and motivation for numerous reforms across countries where training is predominantly classroom-based, is that too much training is low quality and unrelated to skill needs. This article examines the effects of a major Australian reform—replacing a centrally planned model with a system-wide voucher scheme—aimed at addressing these weaknesses. The reform led to large increases in private college enrollments, improved match between course choice and employer demand, and improved student achievement, with no adverse impact on equity.

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CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF TVET QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MONGOLIA

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2020vol5.5138 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 285

Author(s):

Grieta Tentere

Keyword(s):

Quality Assurance ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Labour Market ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Education And Training ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Economic Competitiveness ◽

Main Challenge ◽

And Training

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) makes a significant contribution to economic competitiveness in a knowledge-based economy. The main challenge for vocational education and training is to meet the changing skill needs in the labour market. In order to balance labour market supply and demand by constantly diversifying TVET customer base, it is necessary to increase the key role played by vocational education and training in economic competitiveness and social inclusion. The considerable economic growth in Mongolia does not have a positive impact on the creation of new jobs and poverty reduction. This implies that the Mongolian education sector was unable to produce required knowledge and skills to be employed. At the system and institutional levels, the management has changed frequently, the policy continuity and consistency are weak. The TVET and curriculum standards are not developed, validated and approved. The multi-faceted, multi-ownership and relatively accessible TVET system became reality in Mongolia. The main factor to increase the economic competitiveness is the quality of in the TVET sector. Thus, the quality assurance is a comprehensive system for evaluating outcomes and achievement of the core objectives of the TVET system, making adjustments, if necessary, and improving a rationale for management decisions.

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INVOLVEMENT IN BUSINESS OF YOUNG GRADUATES OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS: THE CASE OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Economy and sociology ◽

10.36004/nier.es.2019.1-01 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 10-20

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Entrepreneurial Activity ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Republic Of Moldova ◽

Training Institutions ◽

The Republic ◽

And Training ◽

Young Entrepreneurs

In the Republic of Moldova, young people who intend to initiate or develop their business are one of the targeted support groups within the framework of the state policy. The article analyzes various aspects of engaging young people in entrepreneurial activity: a brief assessment of statistical indicators is given; support measures for young entrepreneurs, implemented by the Moldovan government and proposed by international/foreign organizations are outlined; features of young entrepreneurs and self-employed are revealed. Emphasis is placed on young graduates of Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions. The main results and conclusions are largely based on a survey of graduates of vocational education and training institutions who have already set up their business or are self-employed. The survey had been implemented during 2016-2017 with the active participation of the authors. The results of the study showed that young people are interested in entrepreneurship and learning the basics of entrepreneurship has a significant motivating influence on the initiation of their business and self-employment. Often, the business of the young is unregistered and is being combined with employment. Only one third of the respondents know about organizations that can provide them with various forms of support. One of the conclusions of the study presents that positive changes can be achieved much faster by combining the efforts of different stakeholders, in this case – the government, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and external donors.

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The German system of vocational education and training: challenges of gender, academisation and the integration of low-achieving youth

Transfer European Review of Labour and Research ◽

10.1177/1024258919898115 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 57-71

Author(s):

Simone R Haasler

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Vocational Education ◽

Labour Market ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Dual System ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Apprenticeship Training ◽

School Based ◽

And Training

In Germany, the dual system of apprenticeship training has traditionally been very strong. The dominant position of the dual system, however, is being challenged by other training routes gaining significance, particularly tertiary education. This article investigates the extent to which this is leading to a restructuring of the dual system. Developments in school-based vocational programmes, trends of academisation and challenges deriving from qualifying low achievers are discussed. The growing significance of school-based programmes is linked to the gender impact of the vocational education and training (VET) system and the gender segmentation of the German labour market, while academisation reflects labour market demands for high skills. With dual study programmes and three and a half-year dual training, the dual system seeks to provide attractive training options for highly skilled young people. This, however, has made access to fully-qualifying vocational programmes very difficult for low-achieving young people, including migrants and refugees, thereby challenging the integration function of the German VET system.

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