Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is key to bridging the gap between education and employment in Latin America. This report analyzes the challenges the region faces as the digital transformation and proposes solutions for building training systems that are more inclusive, flexible, and aligned with the demand for skills.
The digital transformation is rapidly changing the labor market in Latin America. New technologies, automation, and shifts in production models are transforming the skills that businesses need.
In this context, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) can play a key role in facilitating young people’s transition into employment and improving economic productivity.
However, if education systems fail to adapt, digitalization may increase inequality and labor market exclusion.
“One of the things that could motivate us is for companies to provide more job opportunities and open up new positions for us women, including in professional roles traditionally held by men.”
Juana, a student from Costa Rica
“Pursuing a technical degree was important to me because it opened doors for me to find work. All we need is an opportunity to learn so we can get our first job.”
Jimena, 19, Costa Rica
Many educational programs do not meet the needs of the labor market.
Students and teachers need new skills to adapt to the digital transformation.
Vocational education and training continues to be viewed in many contexts as less prestigious option than university education.
of young people aged 20–24 in 14 Latin American countries have completed secondary education.
Latin America has a completion rate of at least four years of tertiary education.
of administrative jobs are at high risk of automation.
Combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience in companies.
These certify specific skills and facilitate lifelong learning.
Regional programs are promoting new tools to modernize TVET.
Greater coordination among governments, businesses, and schools.
Making curricula and teaching methods more flexible and promoting dynamic learning pathways.
Leverage the expertise and funding of international organizations to accelerate the transformation of TVET.
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