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
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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.

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
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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.

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2018

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2018
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2018-05-30
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ISBN: 926430150X

The OECD Secretary-General's annual report to ministers covers the OECD’s 2017 activities and some 2018 highlights. It includes the Secretary-General's activities and those of his office, the OECD’s horizontal programmes and directorate activities, as well as the activities of its agencies ...

Making Integration Work Young People with Migrant Parents

Making Integration Work Young People with Migrant Parents
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2021-03-23
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ISBN: 9264941568

The OECD series Making Integration Work summarises, in a non-technical way, the main issues surrounding the integration of immigrants and their children into their host countries. This fourth volume explores the integration of young people with migrant parents, a diverse and growing cohort of youth in the OECD area.

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

OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Vocational Education and Training in Sweden
Author: Kuczera Małgorzata
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2019-03-25
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ISBN: 9264313079

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 ...

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019

Secretary-General's Report to Ministers 2019
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-05-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9264884483

The OECD Secretary-General's annual report to ministers covers the OECD’s 2018 activities and some 2019 highlights. It describes the OECD’s work on economics, employment, education, the environment, and many other fields in the context of a rapidly changing world. It includes the activities of the Secretary-General and his office, as well as those of OECD directorates, agencies, special entities and advisory committees.

Education Policy Outlook 2021 Shaping Responsive and Resilient Education in a Changing World

Education Policy Outlook 2021 Shaping Responsive and Resilient Education in a Changing World
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2021-11-22
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ISBN: 9264925767

Education systems operate in a world that is constantly evolving towards new equilibria, yet short-term crises may disrupt, accelerate or divert longer-term evolutions. This Framework for Responsiveness and Resilience in Education Policy aims to support policy makers to balance the urgent challenge of building eco-systems that adapt in the face of disruption and change (resilience), and the important challenge of navigating the ongoing evolution from industrial to post-industrial societies and economies (responsiveness).

OECD Reviews of School Resources: Portugal 2018

OECD Reviews of School Resources: Portugal 2018
Author: Liebowitz David
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264308415

This country review offers an independent analysis of major issues facing the use of school resources in Portugal from an international perspective. It provides a description of national policies, an analysis of strengths and challenges and options for possible future approaches.

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.