workforce development in jamaica
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
IN
JAMAICA
Presentation to UTECH WED MSc.
Students
Paulette Dunn-Smith
CEO DPBAMarch 2010
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Overview
Definitions
Brief History
Response to Globalization Agencies (Heart Trust/NTA)
The Future
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Workforce Development
Workforce development is the coordination of
public and private sector policies and programs
that provide individuals with the opportunity for asustainable livelihood and helps organizationsachieve exemplary goals, consistent with thesocietal context
International Handbook of TVET 2008
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Workforce Development
A partnership between the public and private sectors to
develop employment opportunities with meaningfulandsustainableincome while providing programmes which
assist business through specialized trainingKansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry
A multi-faceted approach which addresses the range of
factors impacting on the ability of the workforce tofunction with maximum effectiveness
Australia National Council for Workforce Development & Research
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Objectives behind workforcedevelopment
An increase in employment
Increase/improvement in productivity
Increase personal income through continuing
education and training programmes
Provision of specialized technical education andtraining programmes (on-the-job and post-
secondary institutions) Benchmarking of standards for an internally-
competitive workforce
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The History of the Jamaican
Workforce
A workforce of slaves
Hardy, resilient
stock who endured
the horrors of the
Middle Passage
Worked under
horrendous working
conditions
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Interest Groups & Individuals
Quakers
Baptists
Methodists Earl Grey British Prime Minister
Lord Howick House of Commons
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Conflict
The great problem to be solved in drawing up
any plan for the emancipation of the slaves
was to devise some mode of inducing them
when relieved from the fear of the slave driverand his whip, to undergo the regular and
continuous labour which was indispensable in
carrying on the production of sugar.
-Lord Howick British House of Commons, 1833
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Legacy of Lord Howick Lord Howick, the British Abolitionist, (1764-1845) Slavery would be abolished
but the plantocracy would bemaintained at all costs
Controlling elementaryeducation only for the freedslaves
Secondary education was aprivilege for the children ofthe ruling classes toadminister the affairs of the
colony Higher education
opportunities only available inEnglandLord Howick, the British
Abolitionist, (1764-1845)
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Influence on our Educational System
Much has changed however remnants of thecolonial system still remain in our psyche
Up until recently the Regions educationallegislation was governed by Acts of Parliamentwhich dated back to the mid-1800s
Workforce development aligned with skillstraining for those not academically inclined
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Evolution of the Jamaican Workforce
Unshackling from chattel
slavery to abolition and
emancipation
From Emancipation to
Independence
From Independence to
Globalization
From Globalization to the
Value of Work and Workers
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Effect of Globalization on Jamaica
Investment requires that our workers arecompetitive with workers from othercountries
Employers seeking highly-skilled workers
Competitor countries emphasizingqualifications of workforce
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Current labour market conditions requirethat the training system responds to thedemands from industry - to train and
certify skill sets which form or comprise ajob
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Jamaicas Scenario
Population 2.7m 50% below 24 yrs
Per capita GDP - US$5,020
Labour force - 1.24 m(Oct. 2010)
1.26 January 2010
1.28 January 2009
70% have no formalcertification for the jobthey are in
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0
20
40
60
80
None Some Sec
Passes
3-5 Passses Post-sec &
Degree
Other Not Stated
Educational Qualifications of First Seekers, 2000
%
60% of first time job seekers have no qualifications
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The Main Agencies
Heart Trust/NTA
JamaicaProductivity Centre
Jamaica BusinessDevelopmentCorporation
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Supporting Agencies & Mechanisms
Jamaica Foundation for Life Long Learning
High School Equivalency Programme
Jamaica Youth Service Career Development Services
Career Advancement Programme
UTECH, VTDI
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H.E.A.R.T.
Human Employment and Resource Training
Created 29 years ago (1982) in response to socialmandate
Develop encourage, monitor and provide finance fortraining schemes for the employment of trainees
Provide employment opportunities for trainees
Direct or assist in placement of persons seeking
employment in Jamaica Promote employment projects
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The HEART Trust/National TrainingAgency (1992)
Shifted its focus as a result of nationalregional and international imperatives
CARICOM TVET Strategy
ILO Recommendations
Impending effect of Globalization
Socio-economic Landscape of Jamaica
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A Jamaican Workforce trained and certified
to international standards, stimulating
employment-creating investments,
contributing to the improved productivity,competitiveness and prosperity of
individuals, enterprises and the nation.
Mission of HEART Trust/NTA
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Strengthen Mechanisms To Align Training WithDemands Of The Labour Market
The imperatives dictate: Improving the skills of the workforce
Improving the link between educationand work
Getting real input from business ontraining matters
Making training more relevant andcustomer focused
Providing certification for workers
Creating better business
Creating a globally-competitiveworkforce
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LabourMarket Needs & Analysis
Occupational Analysis
Development of Standards & Qualifications
Development and Approvalof Assessment tools and
Instruments
Training Intervention
Development of InstructionalMaterials
Assessmentof Learners
Award of Certification
Technical Operating Model
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
L 5
Advanced Professional
Senior manager
Master Craftsman
Technologist
Technician
Supervisor
Skilled Worker
(Unsupervised )
Semi-skilled, entry level
worker
(Supervised )
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NTA Workforce Development
Facilitating and coordinating the development ofthe Jamaican workforce
Providing access to training, assessment and
certification for all working age Jamaicans Offering career development and employmentfacilitation services island-wide
Providing entrepreneurship training and
development Financing the TVET system through 3% payroll
tax levy
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Vision 2030 Jamaica
ThePlan for Workforce
Development in Jamaica
Ei ht (8) KEYS t
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Eight (8) KEYS toWorld Class Education &Training
1. Accelerate the process of creating andimplementing a standards-basededucation system (CBET)
2. Ensure that the secondary school systemequips school leavers to access furthereducation, training and/or decent work
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Keys Continued
3. Ensure that adequate and high qualitytertiary education is provided withemphasis on interface with work and
school
4. Develop mechanisms to provide accessto the out of school population
(unattached/at risk youth)
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Keys
5. Promote a culture of learning among thegeneral populace
6. Establish a competency-based NationalQualification Framework (NQF)
7. Increase access to formal training
8. Strengthen mechanisms to align training withdemands of the labour market
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Is Capable of seizing economic opportunities which the global
environment is presenting Demonstrates multiple literacies including foreign language skills,
independent and critical thinking
Has developed the capacity to create and take advantage ofopportunities to control, improve, maintain & promote physical,mental, social and spiritual well-being; and to contribute to thehealth & welfare of the community and country
Nourishes in him/her and in others, the full development of eachpersons potential without gender stereotyping; and embraces the
differences and similarities between females and males as a sourceof mental strength
Has an informed respect four our cultural heritage and that ofothers
Ideal Citizen Worker (CARICOM 1997)
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Guiding Principles to Jamaicas Workforce Development(PIOJ Plan)
1. Transformational leadership
2. Partnerships3. Transparency and accountability
4. Social cohesion
5. Equity6. Sustainability
7. Sustainable urban and rural development
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2030 Vision
JAMAICA -The place of choiceto live, work, raise families anddo business
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THE END
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