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
http://www.jambic.com/index.php


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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
http://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm


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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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