This report provides an overview of the findings from the country-based case study of Korean post-secondary VET as part of the “Programme of Work and Budget 2011-12” under the OECD Skills Beyond School (SBS) project carried in 2010. It was a collaborative effort between the OECD and KRIVET, which recognize the growing importance of skills for economic and social development. Both organizations have been interested in examining the role of post-secondary vocational education and training (VET) in skills development. Thus, this project studies Korean post-secondary VET in general based on the pilot research carried out by OECD-KRIVET.
The overall aim has been to develop an analytical framework and case study of Korea’s post-secondary VET with two objectives in mind, as part of the OECD’s country review. The first objective was to analyze and diagnose the issues and challenges faced by Korean post-secondary VET, and to suggest policy remedies to address them. The findings of the research study are presented as part of the OECD SBS project. Moreover, it is hoped that the study can also present an alternative view on the linkage between post-secondary VET and the labour market. This is guided by the recognition that Korean post-secondary VET can play a positive role in economic and social development. The second objective is to support the efforts of the OECD to present policy recommends on post-secondary VET based on a study of Korea’s post-secondary VET and the labour market. It is hoped that the policy implications of the research study can assist Korean policymakers in formulating policies on Korea’s post-secondary VET.
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