| Description |
1 online resource (x, 76 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
World Bank country study, 0253-2123 |
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World Bank country study.
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| Contents |
Introduction and summary : the eastern Caribbean economy in transforming and so should the education system -- School matters : the crucial role of skills in the new eastern Caribbean economy -- Preparing youth for the labor market -- From school to work : building skills for youth's transition to the labor market -- Training the work force -- Improving the link between school and work : what are the next steps? |
| Summary |
As the global economy rapidly changes and new technologies are introduced, more highly skilled workers are required. In the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), firms struggle to fill skill positions due to a lack of qualified candidates, while the number of unemployed low skilled workers is growing. This paradox especially affects youth. Even during recent economic booms, youth unemployment has remained high, indicating a mismatch between skills acquired in school and the critical skills demanded by the labor market. More relevant education and training is needed to prepare young people for the demands of work. This report reviews the CARICOM Single Market Economy and resulting free movement of labor, and the implications this has for common standards and certifications. It makes the case for why the education and training systems in OECS member countries need to be more responsive to changing labor market demands in the region, taking into consideration the latest education and training policies in the region.--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-76) |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Education and state -- Caribbean Area
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Education -- Economic aspects -- Caribbean Area
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Labor supply -- Effect of education on -- Caribbean Area
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EDUCATION -- Educational Policy & Reform -- General.
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
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Education and state
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Education -- Economic aspects
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Labor supply -- Effect of education on
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Caribbean Area
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hobbs, Cynthia.
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World Bank.
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| LC no. |
2008299645 |
| ISBN |
0821374591 |
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9780821374597 |
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1281217735 |
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9781281217738 |
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9786611217730 |
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6611217738 |
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