Proposal for a Vocational Training Model for Israel
by: Dr. Roby Nathanson, Ro'ee Levy date: 01.12.2010Labour market and vocational training analysis and recommendations for the creation of an Israeli vocational education and training (VET).
Vocational education and training (VET) is integral to the expansion of participation in the labor market and reduction in unemployment and poverty. It provides people with knowledge-based education and training for various occupations and integrates them into the labor market. Successful VET models implemented by any states are those that involve participation from various institutions both in the private and public sector; yet in Israel such a system does not exist. Indeed, international comparison shows that the technological/vocational course in Israel has the lowest percentage in the world of students who combine training with work experience (3.6%). Furthermore, in Israel VET suffers from a number of domestic issues – small government budget, expensive vocational education and a negative public image are a few examples.
It is clear that the development of a successful VET model in Israel is in great demand. Examined in this booklet are a number of VET models employed by OECD states. Two of the most successful however, are examined in greater detail – the German dual system and the Singapore Institute of Technical Education system. The examination of these two models can provide decision makers with solid reference points that color the discussion with regard to the creation of an Israeli VET model.
It is clear that the development of a successful VET model in Israel is in great demand. Examined in this booklet are a number of VET models employed by OECD states. Two of the most successful however, are examined in greater detail – the German dual system and the Singapore Institute of Technical Education system. The examination of these two models can provide decision makers with solid reference points that color the discussion with regard to the creation of an Israeli VET model.
