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The Role of Education in Welfare to WOrk

The Role of Education in Welfare to WOrk. Ben Levin University of Manitoba November 17, 2003. Three Key Points. More education will not solve problems of welfare We could do much better in supporting education provision There are some real barriers to action. How Important is Education?.

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The Role of Education in Welfare to WOrk

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  1. The Role of Education in Welfare to WOrk Ben Levin University of Manitoba November 17, 2003

  2. Three Key Points • More education will not solve problems of welfare • We could do much better in supporting education provision • There are some real barriers to action

  3. How Important is Education? • Dangerous to assume that education=employment • Labour market is variable, regional • Education system is more equitable than the labour market • Canada has underuse of skills as well as lack of skills

  4. OECD Equity Frame for Learning • Encouraging individual participation and success • e.g. funding, recruitment • Changing institutional delivery systems and methods • e.g. programs, delivery modes • Changes in broader social policy • e.g. child care, income support

  5. Improving Provision • Importance of real credentials • Short and long term plans • Career ladders • Prior learning assessment • Targeted programs, institutions • Multiple supports to learners • Personal, academic, financial • Importance of settings goals, efficacy

  6. Barriers to Moving Forward • Disconnect between education and welfare systems • Focus on short-term savings • Lack of innovation in all systems • Federal-provincial conflicts • Jurisdiction • Money • Credit

  7. Thank You Home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~levin

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