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Skills and Vocational Training

Employment Skills

In the emerging world economy skills of a candidate are rated higher than the specialized knowledge that he or she comes armed with. Generally these resource skills are:

  • Basic skills
  • Systems and Technology
  • Thinking Skills
  • Personal qualities skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Informational skills

More Specifically Skills In Demand By The Employers Are:

  • Communication skills
  • Team Work skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Managing and Organizing skills
  • Literacy skills
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Research and Analytic skills
  • Leadership skills

Skills also include personal attributes.

Vocational Training

Vocational training means the imparting of a knowledge which teaches an individual that knowledge (theory and practice) that would enable him/her to do a specialized job. Some categories of vocational training are in the following fields:

Book Keeping Rmet Cooking Web Page Designer
Electrician Court Reporter Veterinary Assistant
Professional Secretary Computer Graphic Artist Artist
Electronics Technician Dental Assistant Small Business Owner
Carpetner Desktop Publishing and Design Dressmaking and Design
Hotel/Restaurant Management Legal Secretary Floral Design
Travel/ Agent Professional Landscaper Management
Fitness and Nutrition Private Investigator Child Day Care
Home Inspector Medical Office Assistant Freelance Writer
Civil Engineering Technolgy PC Repair Auto Repair Technician
Home Remodeling and Repair Medical Transcriptionist Interior Decorator
Drafting with AutoCAD PC Specialist Wildlife and Forestry
Plumber Occupational Therapy Aide Conservation
General Drafting Professional Locksmithing Spanish Certificate
Basic Electronics Paralegal Pet Groomer
High School Diploma Visual Basic .net Motorcycle Repair
Catering and Gou Programmer Technician
Pharmacy Technician Photographer Visual C#, .net Programmer
Small Engine Repair Physical Therapy Aide Professional Bridal
Consultant    

 

Papers

1. ILO Career Guidance Handbook
http://www.ilo.org/

2. Core Work skills

http://www.eonetwork.org
http://www.gladnet.org
http://www.ilo.org


3. Human Resources Development and Training
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2005-10-12a.34WS.4

4. ILO's Skills and Employability Department

 

 

 

 

 

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