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 briefing notes

Briefing NotesIn this section we provide regular briefings on some of the key topics affecting vocational education and training globally.

These briefing notes serve as an introduction to the topic in question, highlighting some of the major pieces of research available and are intended to act as a starting point to inform those less familiar with the subject. 

To view briefings please click on the links below

  1. Future Skills Needs  
  2. Apprenticeships
  3. Globalisation
  4. Addressing Barriers to Learning
  5. Careers and Learning Guidance
  6. Employer Engagement
  7. Sectoral Approaches to Skills
  8. Vocational Training for Excluded Groups – Success Stories
  9. Developing Adult Basic Skills in the Workplace 
  10. Qualification Frameworks 
  11. Ageing Population
  12. Education and Training in Prisons
  13. Elearning
  14. Green Skills
  15. Trade Unions and Skills Development
  16. Training in Economic Downturns
  17. Measuring Performance in Vocational Education and Training
  18. Participation and Attainment of Minority Ethnic Groups in Vocational Education and Training
  19. Transitions to Training & Work for Disabled Young People
  20. Employability Skills 
  21. Vocational Education and Training in Schools
  22. Enabling Workplace Learning Through Coaching and Mentoring  - An Employer Toolkit
  23. Mental Health, Education and Training 
  24. Skills for Agriculture 
  25. Skills Development and Poverty Reduction 
  26. Skills for Local Prosperity 
  27. Recognition of Prior Learning (New)

Questions for Debate
For more information or to give any feedback on these briefings, please contact:

Kate Shoesmith- Senior Manager Policy & Practice kate.shoesmith@skillsdevelopment.org