International Labour Organization, Indonesia, 14 May 2020 - Making the transition into decent employment is a tough challenge for young people, even in the best economic times and particularly worse during the crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak. The ILO and its partners examined ways to address digital skills mismatch to smooth transition from school-to-work during and beyond the outbreak.
International Labour Organization, Global, 3 May 2020 - The current unprecedented situation related to COVID-19 is affecting learning at all levels but especially adult education, work-based learning and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which have come to a stop as we know them. The situation has upturned course schedules and attendance, disrupted teaching and learning, frustrated examinations and assessments, delayed certification and will likely affect the immediate and future careers of millions of learners.
The Times of India, India, 7 May 2020 - Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked chief secretary Deepak Kumar to ensure proper skill survey of all migrant workers who have returned to the state so that their capacity can be utilised in a better way after completion of their 21-day quarantine period. He said the migrant workers could make valuable contribution in the state’s economy.
FE News, Global, 6 May 2020 - Lockdown and furlough present a massive opportunity for anyone undertaking an apprenticeship programme to accelerate their off-the-job learning, according to @SeetecInspire's skills director, Melanie Nicholson:
This is a great opportunity for employees who are furloughed to engage in learning whilst they are at home, They can effectively develop their theoretical understanding of their job role, sector and business, so that when they do go back to work they will be returning with the new skills and knowledge that they have acquired and can then concentrate on putting these to use by helping to drive the business forward.
India Today, India, 4 May 2020 - A crisis can stir transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic has compelled organisations across industries to reorganise their way of working, reprioritise business goals, and make some tough choices regarding their future. In this new restrictive and uncertain scenario, it's imperative for educational institutions to find new ways to enhance the employability quotient of their students to help them succeed.
Seeking Alpha, China, 3 May 2020- 70% of China’s school-age population is located in lower tier cities. However, students in these areas are relatively under-served in terms of educational resources, and there is a big disparity in academic performance between urban students and their peers in less developed urban centers and rural areas. As per capita incomes rise and rural internet connectivity infrastructure improves, China’s online education sector is poised to benefit.
The Star, Malaysia, 3 May 2020 - THE movement control order (MCO) has propelled almost every educational institution in the country to embrace digital teaching and learning.
The Financial Express, Bangladesh, 2 May 2020 - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economic development of a country. Their role in terms of production, employment generation, contribution to exports and facilitating equitable distribution of income is very critical. Yet the potential of the SMEs has not been fully utilised in Bangladesh.
MENAFN, South Korea, 2 May 2020 - South Korea is keen on boosting its development cooperation with Jordan and stands ready to explore further support to the Kingdom.
India Briefing, India, 1 May 2020 - India is the second most populated country in the world, home to nearly 1.35 billion people. It also happens to be a young country with half of its population under the age of 25, representing a huge potential market for the education sector.
Pakistan Today, Pakistan, 1 May 2020 - Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his message on the occasion of International Labour Day, has expressed the commitment of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government to protect workers from the coronavirus lockdown impact that has shattered economic growth.
The Express Tribune Blogs, Pakistan, 30 April 2020 - Pakistan’s population is estimated to reach almost 340 million by the year 2050, and will hit nearly 400 million at the end of this century. Unfortunately, based on the current systems, it appears that most of these people will struggle to get even a basic school level education, let alone attend universities. Most of Pakistan’s ever-increasing population comprises of working-class people who need hands on skills and blue-collar vocational training in order to survive and compete in a rapidly changing world.
Khmer Times, Cambodia, 30 April 2020 - Some homeless people and beggars in city have refused to receive vocational training, making it hard for the Social Affairs Ministry to find a solution, a senior official said.
Arab News, Singapore, 27 April 2020 - Inmates in Malaysia are making personal protective equipment (PPE) masks for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
The Star, Malaysia, 26 April 2020 - NEGATIVE perceptions towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must stop. Erase those thoughts.
The Indian Express, India, 24 April 2020 - AFTER registering details of 22 lakh stranded migrant workers in shelters amid the ongoing lockdown to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, the government plans to collaborate with the industry to find the migrant workers employment by mapping their skill sets to meet the requirement for jobs on the ground.
SGGP News, Vietnam, 7 April 2020 - Schools have increased online consultation of vocational training amid the new coronavirus outbreaks when schools countrywide closed to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
International Labour Organization, Vietnam, 23 March 2020 - Chau Truong Thanh, 14, lives in a small rural village in Viet Nam’s southern province of An Giang with his parents, younger brother and sister. The family have been faced with a number of health problems over the years, the most serious of which affects Thanh’s father, who is terminally ill and requires regular care.
International Labour Organization, Global, 18 March 2020 - Facilitated by the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, all interested stakeholders, including governments, workers' and employers' organisations as well as organisations of persons with disabilities participated in a webinar to share good practices on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the COVID-19 responses related to the World of Work.
International Labour Organization, Vietnam, 18 March 2020- Viet Nam has been piloting the first-ever skills governance model at sectoral level through the establishment the National Sector Skills Council for agriculture to support skills development and promote private sector productivity and competitiveness in the important sector which employs more than 40 per cent of the labour force.
