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Apprenticeship and Vocational Education and Training in Israel

One of a series of studies on vocational education and training, this review assesses the apprenticeship system and vocational education and training in Israel and provides policy recommendations. Israel has experienced strong economic growth over the last decade, and labour shortages are observed in many sectors and occupations. At the same time, inequity and disadvantage in some population groups are rising. This report suggests several ways in which Israel might reform its vocational and apprenticeship programmes so that they effectively support the Israeli economy by providing the skills in demand on the labour market, and improve life chances and social mobility of individuals. The report argues for an expansion and integration of apprenticeship programmes into the mainstream upper secondary system, and development of systematic work-based learning placements in selected school-based vocational programmes. Currently vocational education and training in Israel is fragmented and students and employers often find it difficult to navigate. To address this challenge, the report recommends creating a single strategic body that will plan and guide policy development on vocational education and training, and champion it within government. A relatively large share of adults in Israel has low basic skills, particularly among Arab Israelis and Haredi Jews. Addressing basic skills weaknesses in these populations should be a priority.

Published on June 14, 2018

In series:OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Trainingview more titles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Executive summary
Assessment and recommendations
Developing work-based learning in Israel
A closer look at the economics of training in Israel: Involving employers through youth apprenticeship and sectoral training levies
Creating a coherent and transparent vocational education and training system in Israel
Improving literacy and numeracy in vocational education and training (VET) programmes in Israel
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