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Skills for social inclusion

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Improving the labour market prospects and quality of work for those disadvantaged in the labour market is a key focus of the ILO’s research and capacity building agenda. Concerted and focused efforts are needed to improve outreach, quality and relevance of education and training, and improve the links to the world of work. Given the heterogeneity of disadvantaged groups, such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, workers in rural areas or in the informal economy, migrants or refugees, education and training systems and programmes need to: 
 

  • overcome the range of existing barriers through carefully designed policy intervention;
  • respond flexibly to different needs, and;
  • address questions of status and challenge social perceptions.

Moreover, targeted initiatives to address challenges faced by particular groups should complement efforts to build inclusive TVET systems. Active labour market programmes (ALMPs) that offer a package of support services including remedial education, core skills, vocational and job readiness training, work experience, awareness of labour rights and occupational safety and health, job-search assistance, career guidance and counselling are more likely to enhance employability and facilitate transitions to decent work.

 

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Testimonial of Trainee William Looro on ILO Welding Programme
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ILO Welding Programme Trainee William Looro

Publications

Financing mechanisms for promoting social inclusion in skills and lifelong learning systems: Global overview of current practices and policy options

ILO-UK Skills for Prosperity in South-East Asia Programme

Financing mechanisms for promoting social inclusion in skills and lifelong learning systems: Global overview of current practices and policy options

Guide and assessment tool on the inclusiveness of TVET and skills development systems for all

Guide and assessment tool on the inclusiveness of TVET and skills development systems for all

Resources

Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Refugees: Skills and Labour Market Transitions in Contexts of Fragility

Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Refugees: Skills and Labour Market Transitions in Contexts of Fragility

Skills for Employment Policy Briefs

Skills for Employment Policy Briefs

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