Vocational education and training - VET

This note is intended to inspire further experimentation of the ECVET (European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training) for lifelong learning and to support the application of ECVET in the recognition of learning outcomes in different situations. It was written to illustrate the added value of ECVET technical specifications in creating flexible learning pathways in a lifelong learning perspective.
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/ECVET_USERS_GUIDE_PART-3-EN.pdf

Canada's 21st century workplace needs a workforce that's efficient, effective and adaptable, and Canadians need the skills required to be successful at work. All of which depends on workers having the appropriate combination of the nine essential skills.
But Canadian employers continue to report skilled labour shortages, and workers with essential skills gaps struggle to find and maintain meaningful employment. Meanwhile, advancing workplace technology and changing workplace requirements are raising the bar for essential skills-based knowledge required to support workplace success. Clearly, innovative solutions are needed.
http://abclifeliteracy.ca/leveraging-government-industry-partnerships-essential-skills

This study analyzes the effectiveness of early entrepreneurship education. To this end, we conduct a randomized field experiment to evaluate a leading entrepreneurship education program that is taught worldwide in the final grade of primary school. We focus on pupils' development of relevant skill sets for entrepreneurial activity, both cognitive and non-cognitive. The results indicate that cognitive entrepreneurial skills are unaffected by the program. However, the program has a robust positive effect on non-cognitive entrepreneurial skills. This is surprising since previous evaluations found zero or negative effects. Because these earlier studies all pertain to education for adolescents, our result tentatively suggests that non-cognitive entrepreneurial skills are best developed at an early age.
http://ftp.iza.org/dp6512.pdf

A study on skill needs and training has wider lessons for successful transition to a green economy.
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/9067_en.pdf

International Comparisons for Australia, Austria, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland.

Workplace training is necessary to help employees develop and use the skills they need to adapt to changing workplace needs, to promote innovation and to help employers remain competitive in the global marketplace.
This sites includes:
- Types of workplace training
- Methods of workplace training
- Workplace training needs assessment
- Links to workplace training resources and providers
http://www.lmiworks.nl.ca/EmployersResources/WorkplaceTraining.aspx

This pioneering bridging program is designed specifically for internationally trained mental health professionals. Combining classroom instruction, supervised work experience, and job search support, this comprehensive program helps internationally trained professionals build the confidence and skills necessary for successful integration into the Canadian mental health workforce.
http://www.mnlct.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/mentoringmanual.pdf

An international comparative study on teacher education with a focus on the preparation of teachers of mathematics at the primary and lower-secondary levels.
http://www.cmec.ca/Publications/Lists/Publications/Attachments/277/WEB%20TEDS-M_Report_Eng.pdf

The report examines the feasibility of offering an on-line distance learning university program for academic credential assessors in the provinces and territories. It determined the numbers, characteristics, and attitudes of potential users of the educational program; it also sought input on course information from key stakeholders, including academic assessment agencies.
http://cicic.ca/docs/2012/Distance_Education_EN.pdf

This module has been designed to model the process of course construction in career studies. It is not intended to be treated prescriptively. The process of curriculum construction is a creative and imaginative activity that involves carefully selecting certain topics and not others. It is this process of creative judgement that the material below is designed to model and support.
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/cll/news/cllteam/pmccash/ccms_career_studies_example_08_11.pdf

Employers will train their employees to do their jobs but they expect graduates to have the broad range of abilities to make a smooth transition to the workplace. Graduates should be willing to learn and develop, bring new ideas and contribute to the business’ development and future growth. The majority of businesses say employability skills are an important factor they consider when recruiting graduates and ensuring universities provide their students with the opportunity to develop in this area should be a priority.
http://www.asetonline.org/documents/CBIandUUK-FutureFit-PreparingGraduatesfortheWorldofWork.pdf

Mandate and Roles Document that articulates the roles and responsibilities of the Board and is confirmed annually or as otherwise required.
http://www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca/setting_industry_standards/pdf/AAIT%20Board%20Mandate%20and%20Roles.pdf