Beyond Job Training, What Institutions and Governments Should Do for Students?

5th PRC-ADB Knowledge Sharing Platform: Sustainable Vocational Training towards Industrial Upgrading and Economic Transformation

Denise Amyot, Association of Canadian Community Colleges, discusses what institutions and governments should do for students beyond preparing them for work.

 

How to Make Labor Force More Skillful

5th PRC-ADB Knowledge Sharing Platform: Sustainable Vocational Training towards Industrial Upgrading and Economic Transformation

Gazali Abas, Malaysia Prime Minister’s Department, stresses the importance of skills attainment and understanding of industry dynamics in making labor force more relevant.

 

Challenges in Skills Development Amid a Growing Trend in Online Education

5th PRC-ADB Knowledge Sharing Platform: Sustainable Vocational Training towards Industrial Upgrading and Economic Transformation

Tom Isherwood, McKinsey, points out the limitations of post-secondary education in preparing students for work amid the rising trend in online education. He further discusses the roles governments should play in skill development ecosystem.

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