Supply and demand matching of VET skills - a regional case study

Lopes, Ana Sofia; Rebelo, Isabel Sofía; Santos, Rui; Costa, Rogério; Ferreira, Vitor

doi:10.1080/2331186x.2023.2200550

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“…If skills that emerge in the labor market are not acquired during education or are not quickly acquired later, the likelihood of unemployment increases, or the likelihood of being employed in jobs that require fewer skills and offer lower wages increases (Özer and Suna, 2020). Therefore, ensuring skill alignment plays a critical role in realizing the expected economic contribution of VET (Çidem et al, 2021;Lopes et al, 2023;Shavit and Müller, 2000;Zhou and Xu, 2023). Consequently, recent approaches in studies related to VET are focused on rapidly adapting to changing skills.…”

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A Roadmap to Improve Vocational Education and Training in Türki̇ye

Özer

2024

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Vocational education and training (VET) ranks among the most significant contributors to the sustainable development of countries and the alleviation of youth unemployment. Therefore, countries are constantly making efforts to strengthen VET systems. An inadequate and ineffective VET system can result in significant costs both in the labor market and the education system. Recently, the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies has called for radical transformations throughout the education system, profoundly affecting VET. Countries are striving to address similar challenges in improving VET systems. In this context, Türkiye has made significant transformations in its VET systems in recent years, achieving notable success in solving chronic problems. As a result of this transformation, the orientation of academically high-performing students toward VET has increased significantly, and the share of VET track in upper-secondary school has risen from 28% to 52%, and increased the OECD average. Particularly, dramatic results have been achieved in apprenticeship training through meeting the apprentice, journeyman, and master needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. This study briefly examines the transformation within this scope and presents recommendations for the acceleration of improvement of VET system. The recommendations include growing role of VET centers (VTCs), developing compensatory programs in VTCs to facilitate skill transfer, introducing flexibility in the duration of VCT programs, reviewing education programs and curricula in VET high schools, and reconsidering the relationship between secondary VET education and higher education. At this point, the steps to be taken within the framework of the new roadmap can make VET much stronger and resilient, especially in reducing youth unemployment.

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A Roadmap to Improve Vocational Education and Training in Türki̇ye

Özer

2024

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Beyond graduation: understanding professional downgrading in Moroccan vocational training alumni

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Elouaourti

2024

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PurposeYoung graduates in Morocco are encountering an increasingly challenging labor market environment. Confronted with intense competition, job insecurity, and unclear career trajectories, many find themselves in low-skilled positions despite possessing relevant qualifications. This issue is particularly pronounced among vocational training graduates, who experience professional downgrading at a rate three times higher (33.6%) compared to their peers from general education (11.6%) (HCP, 2018). Our study aims to investigate professional downgrading among young vocational training graduates in Morocco, focusing on the factors contributing to this phenomenon and identifying potential solutions to address it.Design/methodology/approachOur study is based on the insertion and career path survey conducted by the Department of Professional Training with graduates of professional training programs in Morocco. For this edition, the survey was conducted in 2020, encompassing all 31,498 graduates of the 2016 professional training programs. The Heckman self-selection model is employed to analyze and explore various dimensions of downgrading. Factors such as gender, age, marital status, parental education, and the choice of vocational training field are scrutinized to understand their influence on downgrading.FindingsThe study reveals several key findings: Women exhibit a lower probability of professional downgrading compared to men. Young graduates are more vulnerable to downgrading, emphasizing the necessity for career guidance and mentorship programs to facilitate their entry into the job market. Marital status plays a role, with married individuals having a higher likelihood of downgrading. Parental education, particularly that of mothers, proves critical in preventing subjective downgrading of vocational training graduates, highlighting the need for adult literacy and education programs. The effectiveness of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Competencies (ANAPEC) programs in preventing downgrading among vocational training graduates is questioned, suggesting the need for program revisions tailored to this population. The choice of vocational training field significantly impacts downgrading, with graduates of technical training programs experiencing advantages. This emphasizes the importance of diversifying training fields and aligning them with market demands.Originality/valueThis study provides valuable insights into the phenomenon of professional downgrading among young vocational training graduates in Morocco. The findings emphasize the need for targeted policy interventions. Recommendations include supporting young graduates, reassessing programs offered by the ANAPEC, and enhancing technical training to better align with the evolving demands of the labor market.

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Supply and demand matching of VET skills - a regional case study

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A Roadmap to Improve Vocational Education and Training in Türki̇ye

A Roadmap to Improve Vocational Education and Training in Türki̇ye

Beyond graduation: understanding professional downgrading in Moroccan vocational training alumni

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