Lifelong Learning and Training: A Bridge to the Future. International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education (2nd, Seoul, South Korea, April 26-30, 1999). Main Working Document.

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Access to Education; Delivery Systems; Educational Innovation; Educational Needs; Educational Policy; Educational Trends; Foreign Countries; Futures (of Society); Government Role; International Cooperation; Job Training; Lifelong Learning; Postsecondary Education; Public Policy; Secondary Education; Technical Education; Vocational Education

This document expands on the six themes of the Second International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education, providing a background for the expected discussions in a series of 40 viewpoints for delegates to discuss. The document is synthesized from a series of essays under the themes written by experts drawn from technical and vocational education institutions, governments, universities, and the world of work. The themes are as follows: (1) challenges to technical and vocational education--the changing demands of the 21st century; (2) improving systems providing education and training throughout life; (3) innovating the education and training process; (4) technical and vocational education for all; (5) changing roles of government and other stakeholders; and (6) enhancing international cooperation in technical and vocational education. (KC)

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