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VET in Europe – Largely perceived as occupations-specific education and training geared towards securing supply of skilled labour
This research paper discusses national definitions and conceptions of vocational education and training (VET) in European Union Member States, Iceland and Norway and describes how these definitions and conceptions have changed over the past two decades. Between September and November 2016, Cedefop invited national VET experts to respond to a questionnaire covering the way national … Continue reading
Skills Gap in Ontario – A Chief Training and Skills Officer and a Skills Guarantee
In the period October 2016 to March 2017, Maxim Jean-Louis, President- Chief Executive Of cer of Contact North I Contact Nord was requested by the Ontario Skilled Trades Alliance to carry out an engagement process with its members to help determine a transformative vision for apprenticeship training in Ontario. We are all challenged to do … Continue reading
The Future of Work – Between almost zero and one- third of work activities could be displaced by 2030
In our latest research on automation, we examine work that can be automated through 2030 and jobs that may be created in the same period. We draw from lessons from history and develop various scenarios for the future. While it is hard to predict how all this will play out, our research provides some insights … Continue reading
Global Youth Unemployment – To rise slightly in 2017 with 21.8 per cent of young people neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET) ILO says
There has been a modest economic recovery, though youth unemployment remains high and employment quality a concern. The global economic outlook for 2017 and 2018 is positive and growth is projected to accelerate modestly due to moderate pickups in investment and trade, mainly led by advanced economies. However, job growth does not always accompany economic … Continue reading
UK – Educating for the economic future
Digitalisation and automation are changing the number and types of job available and the skills required to carry out existing jobs effectively. Around half of adults in England have basic or no ICT skills, and this is higher than the OECD average. Younger people fare better, but facility with social media should not be mistaken … Continue reading
The Future of Work – Jobs matter and labour markets do not stand still
Jobs matter. For almost all of us, they are more than a source of income, extending to the provision of opportunities for social interaction; a source of self-esteem; or a feeling of contribution to a profession or community. From an economy-wide viewpoint, growing employment rates and higher labour market participation are primary sources of improved … Continue reading
Trade Union and Skills – Critical engagement may lead to improvements in the working lives of members and workers in general
This report seeks to improve our understanding of the involvement of trade unions in the domain of TVET and skills development at the national, sectoral and enterprise levels. It does this through case studies of ten countries at different stages of development and with different traditions of unionism and social dialogue. The literature review and … Continue reading
The Talents War – The potential talent pool is large, job attractors can vary and managers are not the reason most people leave
Attracting and keeping great talent are perennial challenges for organizations. But what causes people to want to leave? What might entice seemingly happy employees away? The IBM Smarter Workforce Institute conducted in-depth research among more than 22,000 employees to find some evidence- based answers. The research presented in this paper provides insights into how organizations … Continue reading
Global Wealth Report – The top 1% own 50.1% of all household wealth in the world
The Credit Suisse Research Institute’s Global Wealth Report is the most comprehensive source of global household wealth information. It analyzes wealth held by 4.8 billion adults across the globe, from the least affluent to the wealthiest individuals. Now in its eighth edition, the report includes a focus on Millennials’ wealth position and provides a comparison … Continue reading
Post-Secondary Education Gap in British Columbia – Forgoing up to $7.9 billion in GDP and over $1.8 billion in lost tax revenues annually
British Columbia’s economy is forgoing up to $7.9 billion in GDP and over $1.8 billion in lost tax revenues annually, because too few people have the education and skills needed to help businesses innovate and grow. • Reliance on workers with post-secondary education (PSE) has grown in recent decades. In 1991–92, the share of jobs … Continue reading
Millennials – A survey of more than 7,600 youth ages 16 to 24 years old in 30 countries
In the fall of 2016, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) surveyed more than 7,600 youth ages 16 to 24 years old in 30 countries in order to gain insight into how young people see the world today and how they may continue to shape our world … Continue reading
Underemployment In Australia – Over 1 M people
Being underemployed can have a significant impact on the financial, personal and social lives of individuals. While there are some people who are entirely without work (e.g. the unemployed), there is also a growing number of people who are in work but who want more work (i.e. underemployed). These workers are likely to be competing … Continue reading
WorldSkills Vision 2015 – The six strategic focus areas
The Vision and Mission and Position, together with the strategic goals for 2025, will be achieved through activities and programmes in each of the six interconnected focus areas, all developed and delivered to the highest standards. The international organization and some individual WorldSkills Members will seek to undertake activities in all of six of these … Continue reading
Qualifications Frameworks – The labour market impact, a report by ILO
Qualifications frameworks are widely described as policies that are introduced The research did identify some evidence of impact, including possible indirect effects, such as ways in which qualifications frameworks have improved general understanding of education and training systems, or contributed to standardizing provision, which might in the long-term improve how qualifications are used in labour … Continue reading
Apprenticeship in 8 Countries – Australia, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, Germany, India, and South Africa
This report presents the results of the analysis of apprenticeship in eight countries: Australia, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, Germany, India, and South Africa. The study used documentary analysis as its central methodological approach, citing, summarizing, synthesizing, analyzing and critically reflecting on existing literature and data produced by international organizations, government agencies, universities, and research institutions. … Continue reading
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