What do we mean by ‘skills for employability’?
By ‘skills for employability’ we mean the knowledge, skills and competences which help you negotiate the labour market and secure a job. These are not just the technical or vocational skills but the softer skills such as entrepreneurship, problem solving, team work as well as information and technology and communication skills.
Why skills for employability?
With the speed of global competition it is now the quality of skills in the labour market that has become increasingly important across the world. Today nations are competing on the skills of their people to be more productive, attract more investment and be quicker to respond to opportunities.
The skills gap is affecting many countries – even highly developed countries. For example if there is a shortage of skills in a nation, it may have to resort to importing skilled migrant labour or its businesses may remain endlessly trapped in low value markets.
You are more likely to be employed and tend to be better paid if you are highly skilled.
Whether you are a young person or an adult, you are probably already aware of the challenges you face in getting the right skills for working in an increasingly competitive world. SFE helps you match your skills with what today’s employers need.
What is the Skills for Employability programme?
Skills for Employability (SFE) is a programme that builds the skills of young people and adults so they are able to work and compete in today’s globalised world. It does this by encouraging closer links between education and industry with a focus on strengthening the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.
How long does the project last?
Four years. 2007 – 2011.
Which countries are taking part in this project?
From central and southern Asia: Afghanistan. Bangladesh. Iran. Kazakhstan. Nepal. Pakistan. Uzbekistan.
The United Kingdom.
In central and southern Asia, Skills for Employability hopes to:
strengthen national reforms in technical and vocational education and address the needs of industry
establish examples of good practice in new curriculum models in important sectors of the economy by creating closer links between education with industry through occupational standards
develop the technical and generic skills employers need
train young people in these skills through relevant curricula in technical institutes, colleges, and schools
equip young people with transferable skills for employment: problem solving, team work, intercultural understanding, improving one’s performance and English
help young people make informed choices about work and careers and
involve them in new entrepreneurship programmes.
By 2011 we hope to have
How does SFE work?
The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland)
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