Can Latin America Meet the Demand for Tech Talent?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the growth of technology skills and businesses in the region.
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Workforce Development in the Post-Pandemic
On September 8, the Education Program, together with Coursera, convened a public online event to present the findings of Coursera’s Global Skills Report and showcase new trends in the labor market.
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Youth Employment and Sustaining Latin America’s Economic Recovery
On October 13, 2021, the Inter-American Dialogue convened the virtual panel discussion on “Youth Employment and Sustaining Latin America’s Economic Recovery. In partnership with the United Way and Aspen Institute, the Inter-American Dialogue invited panelists to discuss how to create sustainable youth employment, highlighting the need to create better tools for job readiness and new frameworks to create opportunity for young people.
Educación técnica y formación profesional en América Latina
Un nuevo informe publicado por CAF – Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Diálogo Interamericano describe cómo los países latinoamericanos han buscado mejorar la pertinencia de la formación de capital humano y qué intervenciones pueden potenciar y mejorar las intervenciones existentes.
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The Future of Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
On June 14, the Education Program launched its new report on the future of education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Future of Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new report from the Education program analyzes trends in education policy and outcomes, as well as in development assistance and investment. It identifies spaces for US-LAC partnership for new and continued engagement.
English Language Learning in Latin America
English proficiency is a critical tool for competitiveness in the global economy. How can governments implement effective English language learning policies and programs?
Workforce Training in Latin America
The low skills levels of Latin America’s workforce have led to productivity issues that limit the region’s growth potential.
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The Skills Development Challenge in Latin America
The lack of adequate skills represents a bottleneck to productivity growth and to the ability of workers to obtain gainful employment in Latin America.
The Skills Development Challenge in Latin America
The lack of adequate skills represents a bottleneck to productivity growth and to the ability of workers to obtain gainful employment in Latin America.
Post-Secondary Technical and Vocational Education
Post-secondary technical vocational education is primarily directed towards youth that have recently finished high school, preparing them directly for the labor market.
Technical Education & Professional Training in Latin America
Recognizing the growing challenges Latin American countries face in skills development, the dialogue organized a seminar on technical education and professional training.
Apprenticeships: Basic Concepts
Apprenticeships are part of technical and vocational education (TVE) and combine formal education with learning in the workplace.
Lessons from Online Competency-Based Education
Online competency-based education (OCBE) has emerged as a viable option to help reduce the skills gap in the Americas
Secondary Technical & Vocational Education
What are the main benefits and challenges of secondary technical and vocational education for Latin American countries?