Skills development for gender equality and social inclusion

This course is designed for participants to learn about the development of inclusive

vocational training systems and programmes that can overcome a range of existing

barriers for disadvantaged groups and individuals The ILO emphasizes the need for TVET systems to be accessible and responsive to

the needs of a wide range of disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities,

people living in rural areas, migrant workers, and individuals working in the informal

sector. The gender gaps in TVET have significant and multifaceted consequences

that extend to broader socio-economic impacts. These disparities undermine women’s

access to and participation in the labour market, perpetuate gender biases in

occupational choices and contribute to a segmented labour market where women are

often relegated to lower-paid, lower-status jobs.

Objectives

This course provides practical guidance for assessing and building inclusive TVET and skills development systems catered to a range of groups and individuals, such as women, persons with disabilities, people living in rural areas, migrant workers, and people working in the informal sector. By the end of the eLearning programme, participants will have:

• Built awareness on key concepts and benefits of social inclusion in TVET for all

• Identified the underlying causes of inequalities, address questions of status, and challenge social perceptions

• Learnt how to overcome existing barriers to access and participation through carefully designed policy intervention and practical measures for inclusive TVET design and delivery.

Content

The course endorses a holistic approach to the training and labour market inclusion

process – from accessibility of training to participation, graduation, and work transition

for all, focusing on some key specific topics:

• Key concepts and global perspectives on gender equality and social inclusion.

• Gender complexity and unique challenges.

• Framework of inequality analysis for inclusive TVET for all

• Gender-responsive and inclusive TVET system

• Making assessment and certification inclusive

• Measures supporting school to work transition

NUMBER OF HOURS: 60