Occupational Training for Young People in the United Kingdom.
Abstract
As has the United States and other countries, the United Kingdom (U.K.) has been concerned about youth unemployment, skill shortages, and national competitiveness in international markets. Further, low skill levels among youth are believed to be slowing the adoption of more effective kinds of work organizations. Since the mid-i 970's, the British government has introduced a number of programs for young people, many of which are designed to help ease the transition from school to work, some of which involve youth in work-based learning. This background paper discusses three types of initiatives, comprising eight major programs introduced in the U.K. over the last 30 years: 1. Implementation of youth training programs (Youth Opportunities Program, New Training Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, Youth Training Program, Youth Credits, Modem Apprenticeships); 2. Efforts to increase the vocational content of what is taught in the classroom (the Technical and Vocational Education Initiative); and 3. Establishment of a national system of vocational qualifications (National Vocational Qualifications) to simplify the jungle' of vocational qualifications that had existed in Britain for over a century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA336870