Vocational Education and Training in Thailand
One of a series of studies on vocational education and training, this review assesses vocational education and training (VET) in Thailand and provides policy recommendations. VET has the potential to provide relevant education and training opportunities to young people and adults in Thailand, especially as the demand for technical skills is high. This can be achieved by building on the strengths of the system, including a strong postsecondary vocational system and a small but dynamic dual system. However, it remains an unattractive option for many students in Thailand, because of a poor image among students and parents, quality issues, a hard-to-navigate system and limited progression pathways. Additional efforts are therefore needed to align the mix of provision with the needs of the Thai labour market. This review provides recommendations on how to improve access to programmes, reduce inequalities in access to high-quality institutions and programmes, make better use of skills intelligence to inform education and training policies, and engage employers in the design and delivery of vocational education and training, including work-based learning.
Aligning vocational education and training with labour market needs in Thailand
This chapter looks at the alignment between the vocational education and training (VET) system and the skill needs in the labour market. It looks at the current states of imbalances in Thailand and zooms in on labour market outcomes of adults with VET qualifications. The chapter discusses how better use of skill intelligence in VET, stronger involvement of employers, and more and better work-based learning opportunities can help improve the alignment of VET with labour market needs.
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