The UK's skills system : training, employability and gaps in provision

Examines current trends and challenges for policymakers in the UK skills system. Explains that this review was commissioned as part of Foresight's future of skills and lifelong learning project (see further reports at B47282-3 and B47825). Outlines the changing demand for skills. Considers gaps in provision, skills shortages, the skills equilibrium and geographical gaps. Looks at access by individuals to skills and training. Considers the role of migration in addressing skills shortfalls. Looks at the role of careers information and guidance in addressing skills gaps

The UK's skills system : training, employability and gaps in provision

Examines current trends and challenges for policymakers in the UK skills system. Explains that this review was commissioned as part of Foresight's future of skills and lifelong learning project (see further reports at B47282-3 and B47825). Outlines the changing demand for skills. Considers gaps in provision, skills shortages, the skills equilibrium and geographical gaps. Looks at access by individuals to skills and training. Considers the role of migration in addressing skills shortfalls. Looks at the role of careers information and guidance in addressing skills gaps

Initial vocational education and training (IVET) in Europe : Review

This review is based on a comparative analysis of country reports written by ReferNet national consortia of 25 European countries on initial vocational education and training (IVET). It provides an overview of the changes, trends and debates, and identifies the principal issues at stake. It summarises how they are being tackled by national IVET policies and provides some common orientations and policy objectives among countries. As far as the IVET structure is concerned the reader is provided with comprehensive information and a more specific outline of lower, upper, and post secondary VET provision. The main conditions determining admittance to training, different initiatives undertaken by countries to promote participation, as well as different curricula development mechanisms and learning outcomes are also described. Even though IVET varies to a large extent both by country and type or mode of provision, this comprehensive review provides important conclusions that summarise the main trends in IVET across Europe