Vocational Training in Ireland
- ISBN-10
- 9282569373
- ISBN-13
- 9789282569375
- Pages
- 130
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1987
- Publisher
- The Centre
- Authors
- European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, Dr. Paul Dunne
Description
This monograph, one of a series of studies of vocational education in the countries of the European Communities, describes the vocational training system in Ireland. The study was compiled from existing statistics and descriptions, and most figures cited refer to 1984. The report is organized in eight chapters. Chapter 1 covers population, including current population figures, regional distribution, migration, population projections, employment and unemployment, youth unemployment, and school leavers and the labor market. Chapter 2 covers the economy of Ireland, and Chapter 3 discusses initial education and vocational training. Topics covered include the Irish education system; initial training; support for young people in youth employment, training, and work experience programs; apprenticeship; agricultural training; fisheries and maritime training; initial training in the hotel, catering, and tourism industries; and training for the professions. Continuing education and training are covered in Chapter 4, which includes training in industry, management training, training for unemployed adults, training by trade unions, and training for the disabled. Chapter 5 presents information on the historical evolution of vocational education and recent developments; responsibilities of manpower and employment institutions, vocational education and vocational training agencies, and other training agencies are covered in Chapter 6. Chapter 7 covers finance, and current trends are the topics of Chapter 8. A bibliography and addresses of some training institutions complete the report. (KC)
