The document discusses the importance of aligning vocational education and training (VET) with labor market needs to ensure that graduates possess the right skills. It emphasizes the need for balance between student preferences and employer demands, recommending increased industry input in education and more workplace training. Additionally, it highlights the benefits and limitations of workplace training, especially during economic downturns.

1. Learning for Jobs
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www.oecd.org/education/VET

2. Physical or human resources?
2030

3. Number of upper secondary
vocational graduates per year:
rough estimates, millions.
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OECD China

4. Jobs and learning: two worlds?
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How can
vocational
education
and
training
(VET)
meet
labour
market
needs?
We need:
The right skills…
…well taught…
…in the right place.

6. The right skills
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How many people, and
what mix of skills?
We recommend:
Balance student preference with employer
demand, ideally through workplace
training.
Either students
decide..
..government
plans..
…or the market
determines?

7. Well taught
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How can teachers and
trainers be best prepared?
We recommend:
More input from industry in schools.
More training for workplace supervisors
of trainees.
In schools and
colleges
In workplaces

8. In the right place
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What are the
advantages of
workplace training?
We recommend:
Wider use of workplace training…
…recognising its limitations…
…particularly during a recession.
Good environment
Helps recruitment
Trainees work!

9. Learning for Jobs
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www.oecd.org/education/VET