The Hindu, Chenai, 23 November 2014 - A recent study indicates that 80% of those in the 18-21 age group do not possess the skills required by employers these days.
mydigitalfc (Online), 21 November 2014 - ndustry and educational institutions need to come together to fill the communication gap, impart proper training and knowledge sharing to produce industry-ready candidates, says Nasscom’s Sangeeta Gupta in an interview with D Govardan.
New Straits Times Online (Port Klang), 21 November 2014 - ALL is not lost for underachieving students or school dropouts, as a caring organisation is offering them the opportunities for vocational training that can help them integrate into mainstream society as skilled workers.
MySkills Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which established the Primus Institute of Technology in 2011 to offer youths at risk a second chance.
India Blooms, Kolkata/New Delhi, 21 November 2014 - In another major step to strengthen the US-India bilateral relationship in the area of technical vocational education and skill training, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US India Business Council (USIBC), the premier U.S. business advocacy organization representing America's top companies investing in India.
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Nov 21, 2014 05:47 AM
Author: UNESCO
Publishing Date:
2014
Category: Research
UNESCO - 2014. This report examines education and skills development policies in Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). It includes a comparison of education systems, covering key statistical indicators, governance and financing mechanisms, and national plans and policies; and a review of skills development policies, national strategies and qualifications frameworks. It also discusses BRICS engagement in development cooperation and cooperation in education and skills development, among BRICS and between BRICS and other developing countries.
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Nov 21, 2014 05:54 AM
Author: Byung You Cheon
Publishing Date:
2014
Category: Research
ILO - 2014. Published in Transforming economies : making industrial policy work for growth, jobs and development. This chapter is a revised version of a background paper prepared for an ILO report. The article reviews Korea’s experience in education and skills development over the past four decades in order to shed light on how government
policies and institutions coordinated these policies with industrial policy.
The Borneo Post, Putrajaya, 18 November 2014 - Malaysia will play its role via various strategic measures on the free flow of skilled labour outlined in the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot.
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Nov 20, 2014 08:58 AM
Author: UNESCO-UNEVOC
Publishing Date:
2014
Category: Information Material
UNESCO-UNEVOC - 2014. Report of the UNESCO-UNEVOC special virtual conference, 1-14 April 2014. This report summarizes the discussion and outlines the key themes of the conference, including labour-market relevance, teaching and learning, assessment and qualifications, governance, finance, staffing, quality assurance and international cooperation.
Business Insider (online), 17 November 2014. I had long been under the impression that the United States had a particular problem in providing technical and specialized professional training for students who maybe aren’t academically inclined. But it turns out the United States isn’t alone, and even nations with once vaunted apprenticeship programs are no longer properly training students to enter the workforce.
The Star Online (online), 16 November 2014. TECHNICAL and vocational education and training (TVET) is becoming more relevant in the current job market.
ILO - 2014. In today’s increasingly globalized world, skills matter. A skilled workforce is a key to unlocking the door to economic prosperity and building more inclusive societies. This video describes how countries can help individuals get the skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. It also highlights a new resource tool for sharing information from credible sources on what works in skills development: The Global Public-Private Skills for Employment Knowledge Sharing Platform.
Business Standard, New Delhi, 15 November 2014 - Vocational education institutes can benefit immensely from massive open online courses (MOOCs) and expand the availability of skilled labour, said a vision paper of the FICCI on Friday.
The Sun Daily, Putrajaya, 13 November 2014 - Technical education and vocational training (TVET) should not be seen as a second choice for young people with no academic scores as it is a highly technical stream which is all about precision.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:09 PM
Author: ILO Philippines
Publishing Date:
2014
Category: Training Material
ILO - 2014. This publication has been developed under the ILO Decent Work Across Borders (DWAB) project: A Pilot project for Migrant Health Professionals and Skilled Workers. The project partnered with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to implement “Nursing Core Competencies Training for Master Trainers in Nursing Education and Practice”. This involved conducting pilot training courses for nurse master trainers in key areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and developing and piloting the training module.
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Nov 18, 2014 01:54 PM
Author: OECD
Publishing Date:
2014
Category: Research
OECD - 2014. This report by OECD summarizes the results of several country reports done on skills beyond school. The report is structured as follows:
Chapter 1. The hidden world of professional education and training
Chapter 2. Enhancing the profile of professional education and training
Chapter 3. Three key elements of high-quality post-secondary programmes
Chapter 4. Transparency in learning outcomes
Chapter 5. Clearer pathways for learners
Chapter 6. Key characteristics of effective vocational systems
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