education and workforce development systems, focusing primarily (though not exclusively) on disadvantaged youth and adults, and … with education and training more clearly targeted towards firms and sectors providing good-paying jobs. This paper proposes … employers in key industries, education providers, workforce agencies and intermediaries at the state level, plus a range of …

background, lack solid core skills and competences that weakens the skills-base. Vocational and tertiary education do not always … ensure that tertiary education provides the right skills. Beyond education, effective re-skilling and up-skilling programmes …Strong and relevant skills are vital for helping Iceland to adjust to rapidly changing technology and competition in …

Short-term education and skills training programs are a popular way to meet the needs of unemployed, out …-of-school youth by providing them with an opportunity to quickly acquire qualifications and skills that can lead to productive …