What's new

1. 

   Discussion paper

   Intermediary organizations in apprenticeship systems

   This discussion paper highlights different ways of classifying interme­diary organizations, provides examples of different types of intermediary organisations and examines the different roles they can play to support the effective operation of apprenticeship systems.

2. 

   Discussion Paper

   Understanding the non-marketable benefits of apprenticeships in South African enterprises

   This discussion paper provides examples of different types of intermediary organisations and examines the different roles they can play to support the effective operation of apprenticeship systems.

3. 

   Policy Brief

   Workers' organizations engaging in skills development

   This policy brief highlights ILO support for the engagement of workers organisations in skills development policies and systems. It also provides examples of engagement at the national sectoral and enterprise levels and proposes priority areas for workers organisations as they engage in skills development in the future. 

4. 

   Concept Paper

   Lifelong learning: Concepts, issues and actions

   Following the landmark report of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work, many questions have been raised about the concept of lifelong learning (LLL), the issues that surround it and the actions that the ILO can take to address it. This paper introduces readers to these debates and provides a useful introduction to the concept and the challenges that need to be addressed if the vision for LLL of the Global Commission can be achieved.

5. 

   Policy Brief

   Quality Apprenticeships: Addressing skills mismatch and youth unemployment

   This policy brief presents an overview of quality apprenticeships promoted by the ILO through outlining their key characteristics, benefits and challenges, as well as examining the building blocks and policy pointers for developing a successful quality apprenticeship system.

6. 

   A joint ILO/IOE publication

   Tools for Quality Apprenticeships: a Guide for Enterprises

   This guide aims to show, through actual examples which are used day in and day out by employers in the real world, how enterprises manage the various processes which need to be undertaken to deliver a successful apprenticeship programme.

7. 

   Brochure

   Skills and Employability

   This brochure provides an overview of the main areas of work of the Skills and Employability Branch of the Employment Policy Department.

8. 

   Issue Brief 8

   Skills policies and systems for a future workforce

   This Issue Brief is part of the Future of Work briefs prepared by the ILO. It provides an overview of skills requirements for the future of work and considers how skills development systems might be transformed to meet these needs. The brief also raises questions about the financing of lifelong learning, as well as about the respective responsibilities of governments, enterprises and workers.

9. 

   Skills for Employment Policy Briefs

   Policy Briefs in the series are authored by the technical specialists of the Skills and Employability Department and aim to present a short overview of particular areas related to skills development, policies and systems, and training.