Download or read book Vocational education and training in the context of regional development written by Dorotea Verša and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation of Vocational Training in a Territorial Context written by João Manuel Machado Ferrão and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study examined the provision of vocational training (VT) and its relationship to economic development in the region of Portugal encompassing the municipalities of Alcobaca and Caldas da Rainha. Data were obtained from a number of sources: regionally based statistical information, published documents and studies/reports about the region, interviews with representatives of a sample of 15 enterprises participating in VT initiatives, interviews with staff of Portugal's Vocational Training Center for the Ceramics Industry, and a brief study of the Vocational Training Center for the Metalworking Industry. The information was synthesized into a report focusing on the following: the region's economy, labor market, and development; the structure and availability of VT in Alcobaca and Caldas da Rainha; regional demand for VT; coordination between economic agents and bodies offering VT; and the study's contributions to the evaluation of training on a territorial basis. A relative imbalance between enterprises' VT needs and the profile of VT available in the region was discovered. The region's economic agents and bodies offering VT were found to be taking steps toward increasing cooperation with one another and enhancing the region's training capabilities. A framework for evaluating VT in a territorial context was proposed. (Contains 15 references.) (MN)

Download or read book OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Learning for Jobs written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An OECD study of vocational education and training designed to help countries make their systems more responsive to labour market needs. It expands the evidence base, identifies a set of policy options and develops tools to appraise VET policy initiatives.

Download or read book Towards the Learning Region written by Barry Nyhan and published by Development of Vocational Training. This book was released on 1999 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recoge: 1. Regional development and learning in the EU and the US: the context - 2.Regional case studies-Theory and practice - 3.Description of regional projects.

Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of Vocational Education and Training written by David Guile and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the theories, practices, and policies of vocational education and training written by international experts The Wiley Handbook of Vocational Education and Training offers an in-depth guide to the theories, practices, and policies of vocational education and training (VET). With contributions from a panel of leading international scholars, the Handbook contains 27 authoritative essays from a wide range of disciplines. The contributors present an integrated analysis of the complex and dynamic field of VET. Drawing on the most recent research, thinking, and practice in the field, the book explores the key debates about the role of VET in the education and training systems of various nations. The Handbook reveals how expertise is developed in an age of considerable transformation in work processes, work organization, and occupational identities. The authors also examine many of the challenges of vocational education and training such as the impact of digital technologies on employment, the demand for (re)training in the context of extended working lives, the emergence of learning regions and skill ecosystems, and the professional development of vocational teachers and trainers. This important text: Offers an original view of VET’s role in both the initial and continuing development of expertise Examines the theories and concepts that underpin international perspectives and explores the differences about the purposes of VET Presents various models of learning used in VET, including apprenticeship, and their relationship with general education Explores how VET is shaped in different ways by the political economy of different countries Reviews how developments in digital technologies are changing VET practice Discusses the challenges for universities offering higher vocational education programs Draws on both recent research as well as historical accounts Written for students, researchers, and scholars in the fields of educational studies, human resource development, social policy, political economy, labor market economics, industrial relations, sociology, The Wiley Handbook of Vocational Education and Training offers an international perspective on the topic of VET.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Impact of Vocational Training in a Territorial Context written by Elliot Stern and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of seven case studies examined vocational training, human resources development, and regional development in rural Mid-Wales. The case studies focused on the following: a business mentor program that uses the Welsh language and culture as a development resource, adult training in the county of Powys, integrated development at the community level, sectoral initiatives regarding tourism, efforts to confront the crisis posed by closure of the Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Plant, public agency support of industrial investment in regional economic development initiatives, and regional enterprise support mechanisms. Each case study included an examination of socioeconomic context, agencies involved, existing training framework, regional development issues, and possible evaluation methods. No agreement regarding what constitutes a region in Mid-Wales or what constitutes regional development could be found. All of the development initiatives studies were found to involve two or more development agents pursuing slightly different development agendas, albeit with overlapping interests. Because of the diverse ways the participants in the various initiatives defined regional development, the contribution of training to development was not always clear. The importance of conducting assessment, implementation, and development evaluations despite their complexity and the many problems they entail was emphasized. (MN)

Download or read book Regional Development and Vocational Training Analysis and Discussion of the Relationship Development written by Xavier Gizard and published by Berlin : CEDEFOP, European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. This book was released on 1986 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Higher Education in Regional and City Development Post Secondary Vocational Education and Training Pathways and Partnerships written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work identifies vocational education and training-university linkages as one of the common issues that impact the engagement of tertiary education in socio-economic development across countries.

Download or read book International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work written by Rupert Maclean and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 3162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This six-volume handbook covers the latest practice in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It presents TVET models from all over the world, reflections on the best and most innovative practice, and dozens of telling case studies. The handbook presents the work of established as well as the most promising young researchers and features unrivalled coverage of developments in research, policy and practice in TVET.

Download or read book Vocational Education and Training in Times of Economic Crisis written by Matthias Pilz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a broad range of approaches and methodologies relevant to international comparative vocational education and training (VET). Revealing how youth in transition is affected by economic crises, it provides essential insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the various systems and prospects of VET in contexts ranging from North America to Europe, (e.g. Spain, Germany or the UK) to Asia (such as China, Thailand and India). Though each country examined in this volume is affected by the economic crisis in a different way, the effects are especially apparent for the young generation. In many countries the youth unemployment rate is still very high and the job perspectives for young people are often limited at best. The contributions in this volume demonstrate that VET alone cannot solve these problems, but can be used to support a smooth transition from school to work. If the quality of VET is high and the status and job expectations are good, VET can help to fill the skills gap, especially at the intermediate skill level. Furthermore, VET can also offer a realistic alternative to the university track for young people in many countries.

Download or read book Globalization Mass Education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training written by Miriam Preckler Galguera and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses the influence of the international organization UNESCO on the development of national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in the Southern African Community Region (SADC), focusing particularly on Botswana and Namibia. Designed around UNESCO’s Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) project, the study is an excellent example of applied policy research. Analysis is from the perspective of key stakeholders including UNESCO headquarters and field offices, Ministries of Education and of Labor, employers and employees, education and training institutions, international partners and more. Both qualitative and quantitative evidence are used to provide a comparative overview, and the author also reveals the current state of data on skills. Readers will discover common goals and challenges across the nations but also a common lack of action to measure the impact and influence that UNESCO’s programs have had at a national level, prior to this study. Were the newly implemented educational policies successful or not? If the public policies failed, why was that? These chapters shed light on such questions and how UNESCO's contribution influenced the national development processes, in the context of globalization processes and trends of global mass education. The book has much to offer for both scholars and those working in UN agencies or national governments who seek to develop education systems and better link them to the world of work.

Download or read book Skills Development for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia Pacific written by Rupert Maclean and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-12-09 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, which in recent years has been the engine of global economic growth , this volume surveys trends and prospects in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with particular reference to achieving inclusive growth and the greening of economies. Underlying the increasing pressure for new models of TVET provision is the rapid pace of technological change, demand for a work force which is highly responsive to evolving needs and a transforming market place that calls for higher order skills and lifelong learning. The book proposes a re-engineered, modernized TVET system that fosters an innovative approach which enhances the employability of workers as well as the sustainability of their livelihoods. The book includes contributions from leading policy makers, researchers, and practitioners, including those in the private sector in analyzing and forecasting the most urgent priorities in skills development. The book argues for creative approaches to TVET design and delivery particularly with a view to improve job prospects , and meeting the goals of inclusion, sustainable development and social cohesion. Addressing issues such as the chronic mismatches between skills acquired and actual skills required in the work place, the volume proposes diversified approaches towards workforce development and partnerships with the private sector to improve the quality and relevance of skills development . The new imperatives created by ‘greening’ economies and responses required in skills development and training are addressed. Developing TVET is a high priority for governments in the Asia Pacific region as they seek to achieve long-term sustainable growth since the .continued success of their economic destinies depend on it. The volume also includes an emerging framework for skills development for inclusive and sustainable growth in the Asia and Pacific region.

Download or read book Skills Development in Sub Saharan Africa written by Richard K. Johanson and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication reviews recent developments within technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as future challenges in skills development in the region. Based upon 70 case studies covering 20 countries, it provides a good starting point for the development of country policies and programmes, of relevance to other African regions as well as countries in other regions facing similar challenges. Issues discussed include: the labour market context, reform of public training programmes, regulation of non-government training institutions, enterprise-based training, building skills for the informal economy, balancing cost-effectiveness with growth and equity, and financing.

Download or read book Evaluation of Vocational Training in a Regional Context written by A. Oliveira das Neves and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1993 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six evaluations of vocational training (VT) in a territorial context (TC) that were conducted in Italy, France, Portugal, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain were compared for the purposes of constructing a coherent synthesis of the issues developed in them, establishing strategic vectors for the construction of a reference framework for the evaluation of VT in a TC, and producing recommendations regarding support instruments for the evaluation function and its institutionalization. The comparative analysis focused on the following: the TC as an analytical dimension and the diversity of TCs, the institutional context of VT and the dominant relationships between training and development at the regional level, and strategic aspects of the structuring of evaluation processes for VT in a TC. The following actions were recommended: institutionalize social and economic information systems on a regional basis; institutionalize systematic processes of evaluation as a support instrument for planning VT; integrate instruments and measures of VT policy into operational programs oriented toward promoting regional development; and reinforce the evaluation function in a TC (by promoting development of technical evaluation structures at a regional level, promoting development of a network of evaluation experiences, and creating a European training program for technicians of evaluation). (Contains 15 references.) (MN)

Download or read book Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia written by Rupert Maclean and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of the main research findings and case studies concerning education and skills for inclusive growth, green jobs and the greening of economies. Focusing on India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam, it discusses government and business sector responses to these issues and how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems and institutions are addressing both the renewal of curricula in the context of green growth dynamics, and patterns of training and skills development to meet demands. In addition, the book examines cross-country issues, concerns and prospects regarding education and skills for inclusive growth and green jobs for the four countries. These include critical themes and issues in the selected industry sectors triggering a demand for green jobs in the region; how industry is responding to those demands; areas impeding the transition from traditional to green practices; the importance of skills development; the role of TVET in addressing industry needs; and reasons for the slow response of TVET to green skills.While other studies conducted in Asia – and internationally - on the same topic have largely relied on secondary sources, this study conducted by the Asian Development Bank and the Education University of Hong Kong (ADB-EdUHK) is unique in that the findings, conclusions and recommendations reported on are based on primary data. As part of the study, TVET providers, business enterprises, policy makers and practitioners were surveyed using questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. In addition, workshops were held in each of the four countries to ascertain the views of key stakeholders in government, nongovernment organisations, members of the international development community, TVET providers and members of the business sector.The book also provides summaries of the case studies undertaken for India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam.

Download or read book Vocational Education and Training in Southern Africa written by Salim Akoojee and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book Development Regional Training Policy and Adult Education written by J. J. Scheffknecht and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in a regional and local approach to vocational training and adult education is increasing throughout the member nations of the Council of Europe. This is largely a result of the changing European economic order and the new internationalization of industrial strategies. Particularly needed is a targeted local and regional policy for the creation of activities and jobs that emphasizes training in rural, urban, and industrial areas and that integrates the training of priority groups (youth, women, migrants, the disabled, and the elderly) with local development. Among the necessary conditions for a training policy that is integrated with local and regional development are the following: a close connection between development policy, objectives, and training programs; demarcation of homogeneous geographical areas corresponding to demography and industrial barriers; a strategy for balanced growth conductive to genuine development; coordination between officials engaged in educational work; local and regional programming of training activities based on participation, integration, and coordination; a specific local and regional organization; and local development officers. (Appended to the report are three articles on the role of adult education in relation to regional development and a bibliography of documents relating to regional development.) (MN)