OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Strengthening Apprenticeship in Scotland, United Kingdom


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Apprenticeship systems have a crucial role to play in providing students, workers and jobseekers with relevant training opportunities and developing the right skills for the future in responding to changing labour market needs. This report focuses on how to strengthen the apprenticeship system in Scotland (United Kingdom).




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Building Future-Ready Vocational Education and Training Systems


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A changing world of work brings the importance of Vocational Education and Training (VET) to the forefront, as it has the ability to develop the skills that are needed in today’s labour markets and societies. At the same time, structural changes highlight the need to re-engineer certain parts of VET systems in some countries to make them more resilient and ensure they can make the most of the opportunities ongoing changes present.




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Unlocking the Potential of Migrants Cross-country Analysis


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Among the millions of asylum seekers who recently arrived in OECD countries, the majority are young people who may be able to take advantage of vocational education and training (VET) opportunities to help them enter skilled employment. This report provides advice to governments and other stakeholders who are seeking to use VET to promote integration, in particular for young humanitarian migrants. While the study draws particularly on policy and practice observed in Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland, it also highlights other international practices.




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Seven Questions about Apprenticeships Answers from International Experience


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After a period of relative neglect in many countries, apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning are experiencing a revival. Their effectiveness in easing school-to-work transitions and serving the economy is increasingly recognised. However, engaging individuals, employers, social ...




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Vocational Education and Training in Sweden


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One of a series of studies on vocational education and training, this review focuses on the vocational education and training (VET) in Sweden and concludes with policy recommendations. Over recent years, Sweden has launched a series of reforms to enhance involvement of social partners in VET ...




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Engaging Employers in Vocational Education and Training in Brazil Learning from International Practices


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One of a series of studies on vocational education and training (VET), this report focuses on how international evidence can inform reforms of the VET system in Brazil. The reforms aim to considerably expand provision of initial VET, tripling enrolment between 2014-2024.




OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Apprenticeship and Vocational Education and Training in Israel


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One of a series of studies on vocational education and training, this review assesses the apprenticeship system and vocational education and training in Israel and provides policy recommendations. Israel has experienced strong economic growth over the last decade, and labour shortages are ...







OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training A Skills beyond School Review of England


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This book examines vocational education and training programmes in England, including coverage of how they are changing, how they are funded, how they are linked to academic and university programmes and how employers and unions are involved.