School and work in the Eastern Caribbean : does the education system adequately prepare youth for the global economy? /

As the global economy rapidly changes and new technologies are introduced, more highly skilled workers are required. In the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), firms struggle to fill skill positions due to a lack of qualified candidates, while the number of unemployed l...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Blom, Andreas
Autor Corporativo: World Bank
Otros Autores: Hobbs, Cynthia
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, ©2008.
Colección:World Bank country study.
Temas:
Education and state > Caribbean Area.
Education > Economic aspects > Caribbean Area.
Labor supply > Effect of education on > Caribbean Area.
Éducation > Politique gouvernementale > Caraïbes (Région)
Éducation > Aspect économique > Caraïbes (Région)
Marché du travail > Effets de l'éducation sur > Caraïbes (Région)
EDUCATION > Educational Policy & Reform > General.
EDUCATION > Administration > General.
Education and state
Education > Economic aspects
Labor supply > Effect of education on
Caribbean Area
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:As the global economy rapidly changes and new technologies are introduced, more highly skilled workers are required. In the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), firms struggle to fill skill positions due to a lack of qualified candidates, while the number of unemployed low skilled workers is growing. This paradox especially affects youth. Even during recent economic booms, youth unemployment has remained high, indicating a mismatch between skills acquired in school and the critical skills demanded by the labor market. More relevant education and training is needed to prepare young people for the demands of work. This report reviews the CARICOM Single Market Economy and resulting free movement of labor, and the implications this has for common standards and certifications. It makes the case for why the education and training systems in OECS member countries need to be more responsive to changing labor market demands in the region, taking into consideration the latest education and training policies in the region.--Publisher's description.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 76 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-76).
ISBN:0821374591
9780821374597
1281217735
9781281217738
9786611217730
6611217738
ISSN:0253-2123

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