More Than Just Jobs : Workforce Development in a Skills-Based Economy.

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"Job placement? has been the traditional goal of labour and employment policies, but this report argues otherwise. To stay competitive in a globalised economy, governments must also strive to enhance the skills of workers, increase their productivity and provide upward mobility to immigrants and the disadvantaged. This report provides valuable insights into how labour policies can be expanded to meet economic development and social cohesion goals, while also reconciling national and local concerns. € Studies from seven OECD countries are presented (Australia, France, Germany, Japan.  Read more... Foreword Table of Contents Executive Summary Part I. Introduction and Findings Chapter 1. A Broader Agenda for Workforce Development Chapter 2. The Governance of Workforce Development: Lessons Learned from the OECD Experience Part II. Country Studies Chapter 3. The United States: How Partnerships Can Overcome Policy Gaps Chapter 4. France: Bridging Regional Training and Local Employment Chapter 5. Germany: The Local Impact of Labour Market Reforms Chapter 6. The United Kingdom: Boosting the Role of Cities in Workforce Development. Chapter 7. Australia: Local Employment Strategies that Address DiversityChapter 8. Japan: Rural Areas' Need for Local Employment Strategies Chapter 9. Korea: Proposal for a New Type of Partnership About the Authors.