Coherence of Work Based Learning and Regional Development in Latvia

Abstract

Abstract. Integration of young people into the labour market is an issue of a high priority. The youth unemployment problem has explicit links to the vocational education and training (VET) system. Since 2009 there is an ongoing reform in the Latvian VET system. In this respect also the role of local governments increases. The paper addresses the issue of introducing innovative approaches in the Latvian VET system. The aim of the study is to estimate the overall readiness of public administrations to implement VET reforms within regional economic development in the context of the EU and national strategic priorities.

Recent developments and challenges of the introduction of dual training for SMEs in countries around the Baltic Sea Region with a special emphasis on Lithuania

“…This is supported by other findings, indicating positive relationship between employability and the opportunity to develop planning and selforganising competencies in vocational education (Līce, 2019b). The majority of Latvian employers support the introduction of WBL in the Latvian VET system but does not feel fully prepared to do actually offer the training positions (Buligina et al, 2014).…”

Integration of Young People into the Latvian Labour Market

“…Education and training, as well as the first job experience for young people are considered to be crucial to start their employment career (Buligina et al, 2014).…”

Analysis of factors influencing youth unemployment in Latvia = Jauniešu bezdarba ietekmējošo faktoru analīze Latvijā

“…Reģionālo atšķirību iezīmju analīzei pievērsušies tādi autori kā Buligina (2014), Buttons (Button) (1999), Fatejevs (1994), Pentekosts (Pentecost) (1999), Putāns (2014), Rasnača (2011), Sloka (2014), Teilors (Taylor), Vaidere (2006) Darba analītiskās nodaļas pētījuma veikšanai autore izmanto ES plānošanas dokumentos minēto jauniešu vecuma posmu, lai statistiskos rādītājus būtu iespējams salīdzināt ar citām ES dalībvalstīm. Jauniešu aptaujas ietvaros ir apzināti jaunieši vecumā no 17 līdz 29 gadiem.…”