Professional education: Key driver of change in the labor market and higher education system in Ecuador
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Vocational Training; Labour Market; Higher EducationAbstract
The general objective of this research is to highlight the importance of vocational training as a key driver of change in the higher education system in Ecuador. The research seeks to understand how vocational training can significantly improve educational quality, graduate employability, and the country's competitiveness on an international level. The research was based on a mixed methodology that combined grounded theory and documentary analysis. Grounded theory allowed for the generation of a conceptual framework from the collected data, while documentary analysis complemented and contrasted the findings. An exhaustive literature review was conducted using high-impact academic databases such as Scopus, SciELO, and Latindex. Institutional and governmental documentary repositories were accessed to obtain relevant reports and statistics. A series of scientific documents providing information on educational policies, vocational training programmes, case studies, and employability statistics were analysed. Vocational training in higher education in Ecuador is essential for improving employability and preparing graduates for the labour market. The results indicate that vocational training programmes are highly valued and effective but face significant challenges in their implementation.
Keywords: Vocational Training; Labour Market; Higher Education.
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