Occupational Standards: A Key to Improving Match Between Skills and Labour Market Needs in Lithuania

Andriušaitienė, Daiva

doi:10.2478/jec-2018-0023

Abstract

A country’s qualification structure that meets the needs of the labour market and properly skilled professionals at different levels of qualification are the objectives targeted by each country, region and entity. Competencies demanded on the labour market determine the competitiveness of a person, entity and the whole country. In order to train professionals to better meet the labour market needs, solution formulas for the problems are sought in the field of infrastructure improvements, system management and other areas. This article analyses the opportunities for enhancing match of skills safeguarded by the national occupational standards in Lithuania, including the analysis of progress, problems and solutions.

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Occupational Standards: A Key to Improving Match Between Skills and Labour Market Needs in Lithuania

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