OECD Reviews of Migrant Education The Road to Integration Education and Migration

OECD Reviews of Migrant Education The Road to Integration Education and Migration
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2019-06-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264569774

Migration has been at the centre of policy debates across the OECD in recent years, largely because of the refugee crisis. This synthesis report identifies eight pillars of policy-making that the Strength through Diversity project has revealed to be crucial in order for education systems to effectively support newcomers.

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

OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Unlocking the Potential of Migrants Cross-country Analysis
Author: Jeon Shinyoung
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9264981306

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 Unlocking the Potential of Migrants in Germany

OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Unlocking the Potential of Migrants in Germany
Author: Bergseng Benedicte
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2019-12-17
Genre:
ISBN: 926458014X

The German vocational education and training (VET) system is admired around the world for its ability to prepare young people for skilled employment. In Germany, VET smooths transitions into work and is closely aligned with labour market demand. This report focuses on an unprecedented test of the German VET system: how to respond to the significant increase in migrants who arrived in the country in 2015-16. The study explores both the opportunities and the challenges presented by migration.

Catching Up? Intergenerational Mobility and Children of Immigrants

Catching Up? Intergenerational Mobility and Children of Immigrants
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2017-12-21
Genre:
ISBN: 926428804X

This publication includes cross-country comparative work and provides new insights on the complex issue of the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage for native-born children of immigrants.

Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets

Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets
Author: Lars Calmfors
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2019-05-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9289362006

Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden face similar problems of integrating large groups of immigrants, especially low-educated ones from outside the EU, into their labour markets. In this volume, researchers from across the Nordic Region analyse how labour market integration of immigrants can be promoted. Education policy, active labour market policy, social benefit policy and wage policy are analysed. A key conclusion is that no single policy is likely to suffice. Instead, various policies have to be combined. The exact policy mix must depend on evaluations of the trade-offs with other policy objectives.

Working Together for Integration Working Together: Skills and Labour Market Integration of Immigrants and their Children in Finland

Working Together for Integration Working Together: Skills and Labour Market Integration of Immigrants and their Children in Finland
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2018-09-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264305254

While Finland’s foreign-born population remains small by international standards, growth has been amongst the fastest in the OECD. Finland’s foreign born population have lower employment rates than native-born Finns and women, in particular, are struggling to integrate and face incentives ...

Education at a Glance 2016 OECD Indicators

Education at a Glance 2016 OECD Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9264259805

Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators is the authoritative source for information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems in the 35 OECD countries and a number of partner countries.

TALIS 2018 Results (Volume I) Teachers and School Leaders as Lifelong Learners

TALIS 2018 Results (Volume I) Teachers and School Leaders as Lifelong Learners
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2019-06-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264541349

The OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is the largest international survey asking teachers and school leaders about their working conditions and learning environments, and provides a barometer of the profession every five years. Results from the 2018 cycle explore and examine the various dimensions of teacher and school leader professionalism across education systems.