School and work in the Eastern Caribbean : does the education system adequately prepare youth for the global economy?.

"Escuela y Trabajo en el Caribe Oriental es parte de la serie de estudios por país del Banco Mundial. Estos informes se publican con la aprobación de los gobiernos respectivos para comunicar los resultados del trabajo del Banco sobre las condiciones económicas y relacionadas de los países m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Blom, Andreas
Other Authors: Hobbs, Cynthia (Coaut.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C., Estados Unidos : The World Bank, 2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction and Summary: The Eastern Caribbean Economy is Transforming and so should the Education System. 2. School Matters: The Crucial Role of Skills in the New Eastern Caribbean Economy. 3. Preparing Youth for the Labor Market. 4. From School to Work: Building Skills for Youth's Transition to the Labor Market. 5. Training the Work Force. 6. Improving the Link between School and Work: What are the Next Steps?.