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“Learning for Jobs”An international perspective on

VET for adults

Presentation to the Seminar: Vocational Training for Adults in Israel

Nof Ginosar, 22-23 September 2011

Kathrin Hoeckel · Directorate for Education · OECD

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Let’s talk about…

changes in demand for skills and participation in learning,

how to ensure that the right people get access to adult education and training,

how to ensure that vocational education and training (VET) provision is relevant for the economy, and

evidence supporting the matching of skills supply and labour market needs.

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Lifelong learning is not a reality for all

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Participation in adult learning

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Adults are more likely to participate in learning if they are…

younger,

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their skills are better matched with skills required on the job.

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How to make adult learning accessible

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By designing clear structures and flexible provision

Qualifications frameworks Certification of prior learning

Modular provision of programmes Working and learning part-time

A seamless VET systemExample: Australia

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By supporting skills development in SMEs

Reasons why SMEs offer less training:• Lack of time and resources • Complicated paper work• Lack of human resource management skills • Lack of awareness and information

Possible solution: partnerships between local SMEs Example: Austria (Magna Steyr)

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How to make adult learning relevant

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Engaging the social partners

Looking at the Swiss model - structure

VET curricula are developed by professional organisations and approved by the government

Workplace-based training is a mandatory part of VET programmes in Switzerland

VET teachers and trainers/supervisors in the industry are well prepared

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Looking at the Swiss model - returns

Labour market outcomes of higher VET are on average better than for university graduates.

According to a 2004 cost-benefit analysis, the gross benefit of employer involvement in VET in Switzerland is higher (CHF 5.2 billion) than the cost (CHF 4.7 billion).

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Exploring evidence to support skills policy

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Information increases propensity to participate in adult learning

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in each country interview 5000 adults aged 16-65 in their homes and testing their skills

collect information on the antecedents, outcomes and contexts of skill development and use

… in order to… provide a comprehensive assessment

of the human capital stock show to what extent skills held by individuals are

actually used at work and identify the role skills play in improving labour market prospects

improve understanding of the labour market and social returns to education and training

help governments better understand how education and training systems can nurture these skills

help countries prioritise investment of scarce resources in education

contribute to building strategic partnerships for policy implementation .

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PIAAC participating countries Round 1Round 2

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Thank you !Thank you !