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Re-alignment of TVET in Iraq with employment requirements: meeting report

In spite of the negative impact of wars on Iraq, sanctions and the current security situation, national and interna ... Show more
In spite of the negative impact of wars on Iraq, sanctions and the current security situation, national and international contributions to develop the basic tools for post-conflict Iraq's recovery and reconstruction are continuing. Education in general and [technical and vocational education and training] TVET in particular, top the agenda for action and three main contributors, UNESCO, UN-HABITAT and the German Government, in cooperation with the Iraqi Government, organised a forum to analyse the current situation and develop a vision of immediate and future action. The forum discussed selected TVET issues, the challenges facing the anticipated re-alignment of the TVET system in Iraq to reduce unemployment among Iraqi youth, a number of international and regional experiences in conflict/post-conflict economies in order to come to a shared vision and better understanding of the main issues related to TVET in Iraq, and a future look to address these issues.
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Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Conference name: Re-alignment of TVET in Iraq with Employment Requirements

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Iraq; Middle East

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Youth; Employment ... [+] Show more
Old dogs, new tricks: training mature-aged manufacturing workers

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the employment and training of mature-aged workers, so that suggestions for im ... Show more
Purpose – This paper aims to examine the employment and training of mature-aged workers, so that suggestions for improving training for mature-aged workers may be offered. Design/methodology/approach – Six expert interviews were carried out by telephone, and three case studies involving company site visits were completed. Each company case study involved interviews with managers, trainers and mature-aged workers. The study was confined to the manufacturing industry. Findings – Mature-aged workers bring many advantages to workplaces and some employers show a definite preference for them over younger workers; but in some cases training needs to take account of lack of confidence and literacy and health issues. However, there is great diversity among mature-aged workers. Research limitations/implications – The research is confined to shop-floor workers in manufacturing, and does not address training of mature-aged managers and professionals. The research is small-scale but provides new insights, and importantly the voices of the workers themselves. Practical implications – The paper identifies managerial and training practices that can immediately be implemented. Originality/value – The paper identifies some issues that can be taken up at a policy level as well as within companies. For example, the preference for qualification-based training at a national level is not necessarily consistent with what mature-aged workers prefer.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Smith, Andrew; Selby Smith, Chris

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of workplace learning

Subjects: Industry; Teaching and learning; Workforce development ... [+] Show more
TVET country profile: Vietnam [2018]

The World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Database is an online repository developed by UNES ... Show more
The World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Database is an online repository developed by UNESCO-UNEVOC. It aims to provide up-to-date information on TVET systems worldwide. This country profile for Vietnam contains: Statistics; TVET formal, non-formal and in-formal systems; TVET strategy and key policy documents; TVET teachers and trainers; Qualification system and quality assurance; Current reforms and policy discussion; References and further reading. Show less

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2018

Geographic subjects: Vietnam; Asia

Resource type: Country information

Series name: World TVET Database: country profiles

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Finance ... [+] Show more
The Oil-for-Food Programme: some challenges in education for Iraq in a post-conflict situation

This paper presents the education component of the Oil-for-Food Programme (OFFP), an attempt by international organ ... Show more
This paper presents the education component of the Oil-for-Food Programme (OFFP), an attempt by international organisations to renew the education sector in Iraq right after the war in March and April 2003. It aims at describing and analysing its implementation and learning from its strengths and weaknesses. The paper's coverage, however, is limited to an assessment of the implementation of education projects in secondary and higher education. It does not cover the monitoring of the distribution of educational commodities in the centre/south of the country. Show less

Authors: Balmores, Nestor R.

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Iraq; Middle East

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: UNEVOC forum

Subjects: Governance; Teaching and learning; Economics ... [+] Show more
Le partenariat dans l'enseignement technique et professionnel

The text is written only in French. This document is the final report of a seminar for key personnel from francopho ... Show more
The text is written only in French. This document is the final report of a seminar for key personnel from francophone African countries held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 10-14 February 1997. It presents experience of co-operation between technical and vocational education and the world of work in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Togo. It is valuable as a resource to guide people who are responsible for the promotion of such co-operation. Show less

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Africa; Chad; Togo ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Employment; Vocational education and training; Management
UNEVOC in action 2002-2003

This is the first biennial report issued by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre on its various activities. The r ... Show more
This is the first biennial report issued by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre on its various activities. The report does not cover the whole range of UNESCO activities in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for the changing world of work, but only those undertaken by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre.
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Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Date: 2004

Resource type: General publication

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Management ... [+] Show more
World TVET Database: Afghanistan [2012]

The World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Database is an online repository developed by UNES ... Show more
The World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Database is an online repository developed by UNESCO-UNEVOC. It aims to provide up-to-date information on TVET systems worldwide. This country profile for Afghanistan outlines the TVET mission, strategy and legislation and provides an overview of the TVET systems - formal, non-formal and informal, governance and financing, TVET teachers and trainers, the qualifications framework and current reforms and major projects. Show less

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: Afghanistan; Asia

Resource type: Country information

Series name: World TVET Database: country profiles

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Finance ... [+] Show more
Learning and training in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

The number of young people commencing apprenticeships and traineeships whilst at school, and monitored by their sch ... Show more
The number of young people commencing apprenticeships and traineeships whilst at school, and monitored by their school, has grown considerably, encouraged by State and Federal governments, since the first participants began in 1997. There has as yet been little research into the nature of the training given to, and learning experienced by, such young people; most published literature has related to organisational issues. This paper reports on a research project funded by the National Research and Evaluation Committee [NREC] into learning and training in school-based new apprenticeships (SBNAs). A questionnaire was sent to a large sample of all SBNAs in three States: Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, using a survey instrument adapted from a previous NREC study, 'School students' learning from their paid and unpaid work' (report indexed at TD/TNC 68.01). The results present an overview of SBNA employment, training and learning practices which will provide an important basis for development of policy and practice in this area.
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The collection of papers is indexed at TD/TNC 73.601. Individual papers are indexed from TD/TNC 73.602 to TD/TNC 73.621. Show less

Authors: Smith, Erica; Wilson, Lou

Conference name: Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association Conference

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Traineeship ... [+] Show more
The changing status of vocational higher education in contemporary Japan and the Republic of Korea: a discussion paper

This paper provides an overview of vocationally-oriented higher education institutions in Japan and South Korea, kn ... Show more
This paper provides an overview of vocationally-oriented higher education institutions in Japan and South Korea, known as senmongakko and jeonmun daehack respectively. These institutions were surprisingly competitive against universities in the 1990s and early 2000s, although they currently seem to be losing this competitive edge, mainly due to the increasing vocationalisation of the curriculum in the mainstream universities. Despite their significance for understanding the higher education systems in both Japan and South Korea, very little (and virtually nothing of an academic nature) has been published about the vocationally-oriented higher institutions. The paper seeks to locate senmongakko and jeonmun daehack in a historical, comparative and organisational framework.
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Authors: Goodman, Roger; Hatakenaka, Sachi; Kim, Terri

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Date: 2009

Geographic subjects: Asia; Japan; Korea

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: UNESCO-UNEVOC discussion paper series

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Higher education; Providers of education and training
International Advisory Committee (first session): final report

This is the final report of the International Advisory Committee (first session) of UNESCO's International Project ... Show more
This is the final report of the International Advisory Committee (first session) of UNESCO's International Project on Technical and Vocational Education (UNEVOC), which was held in Berlin from 20-22 September 1993. The report briefly detailed the activities of the Committee, listing contributing organisations. Program areas were defined: (1)Improving the attractiveness and status of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) within education systems; (2) Fostering links between TVET and the labour market; and (3) TVET system development. Activities intended to further the program areas were discussed and a list of participants given. Show less

Corporate authors: UNESCO. International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNESCO-UNEVOC)

Date: 1993

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Vocational education and training