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
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