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.

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:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2019-11-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789264772373

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. Germany has already devoted significant attention to VET as a mechanism for enabling integration - and for good reason. Work-based learning assists integration because it demonstrably gives learners skills that employers want in real-world settings. The report assesses the barriers faced by learners in their journeys into and through VET, exploring how such challenges can be addressed. In addition, the study looks at system-wide issues in relation to how VET provision and integration policy is governed. Lastly, it explores opportunities for increased flexibility in the German VET system of relevance to all youth at risk of not succeeding in VET. In responding to migrant needs, German VET can become more inclusive without reducing quality.

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
Genre:
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 ...

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

OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Building Future-Ready Vocational Education and Training Systems
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2023-07-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9264835024

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 Preparing Vocational Teachers and Trainers Case Studies on Entry Requirements and Initial Training

OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Preparing Vocational Teachers and Trainers Case Studies on Entry Requirements and Initial Training
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2022-09-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9264436650

Teachers and in-company trainers are central to vocational education and training (VET), as they support the school-to-work transitions of learners from diverse backgrounds. VET teachers develop learners’ skills in school-based settings, while in-company trainers support learners during their time in work-based learning.

OECD Economic Surveys: Germany 2020

OECD Economic Surveys: Germany 2020
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9264424237

The German economy entered a deep recession in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A strong government response has reinforced health system capacity while protecting jobs and firms. The response to the crisis has included increases in investment to meet structural challenges from the energy transition and digital transformation.

PISA Vocational Education and Training (VET) Assessment and Analytical Framework

PISA Vocational Education and Training (VET) Assessment and Analytical Framework
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2024-03-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264639381

This report presents the conceptual foundations of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Vocational Education and Training (VET), currently in the Development Phase of implementation which aims to provide a comprehensive and rigorous international survey of student knowledge and skills that are essential for success in selected occupational areas.

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
Genre:
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.

Reskilling the Workforce in the Labor Market: The Country Cases

Reskilling the Workforce in the Labor Market: The Country Cases
Author: Meçik, Oytun
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In the dynamic model of today's workforce, marked by technological upheavals, changing consumer preferences, and global economic shifts, a pressing challenge looms large – the imperative for continuous adaptation through reskilling. As the demand for specialized skills intensifies with technological advancements and the nature of work undergoes profound transformations, individuals, employers, and societies grapple with the need to stay competitive. The book Reskilling the Workforce in the Labor Market: The Country Cases emerges as a beacon of solutions in this complex terrain, addressing the critical facets of reskilling that are pivotal for thriving in the future job market. The workforce is confronted with multifaceted challenges, ranging from the disruptive impact of automation to the complexity of evolving job roles in a service-oriented economy. Individuals face the risk of being left behind if they do not acquire the necessary skills and education, while employers contend with productivity gaps and high turnover due to a mismatch between job demands and employee capabilities. Moreover, societal issues such as skill gaps and rising unemployment call for a concerted effort to establish a culture of lifelong learning. The high cost and limited availability of training programs, along with time constraints and resistance to change, further compound the challenges individuals and organizations face in navigating this reskilling imperative.