1. School-to-Work (S-t-W) Information Bases
in Lao P.D.R.

2. Key Findings Statistical approaches to skills needs monitoring
There were few major surveys conducted:
National Training Needs Analysis (GTZ-HRDME, 2005)
Labour Market Survey (ADB, 2010)
Enterprise Survey (GTZ-HRDME, 2005)
Donor-supported project initiatives
On ad hoc basis

3. Donor-supported initiatives Ad hoc basis
Key Findings Statistical approaches to detect labour market performance
There were some tracers studies conducted mostly with support from GTZ-HRDME:
National Baseline Tracer Study (in 2007)
Second Tracer study in 2010
Lao - Korean Vocational Training Center Tracer Study (2010)
Donor-supported initiatives
Ad hoc basis

4. Key Findings Qualitative approaches to monitor skills needs and the transition process
There is National Training Council (NTC) with 24 members from government and private sector
There is permanent office coordinating and implementing activities for NTC
There are 8 trade working groups, working together with TVET dept. and TVET schools on curriculum development, training and dual-education programme development

5. Key Findings MAJOR CHALLENGES
Lack of current, reliable and consistent data in the institutions about their trainees, and, in particular about their access to employment
Lack of overall manpower and labor market information
There are no general systems for student career information and guidance concerning TVET occupations
Public-Private cooperation is still too formal and not so practical and sustainable

6. Key Findings POLICY MEASURES INTRODUCED TO IMPROVE STW TRANSITION INFO BASES
Many provisions included in strategic plan for TVET development :
Establish TVET information system
Study and analyse training needs
Establish annual report system
Establish tracer study system for TVET students
Establish labor market information system

7. Key Findings EXAMPLES OF BEST PRACTICES
Lao Education Management Information system (Lao EMIS) is function well and can provide good information for future planning and development
Newly piloted Career Counselling Office development started in Pakpasack college

8. RECOMMENDATIONS TO NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
Assign more and competent staff with clear mandates and concrete targets for the organizations, responsible for TVET EMIS, i.e. research and development division under dept. TVE, MOE
Strengthen coordination and cooperation between MoLSW and MOE in the areas of Labour Market Information System and Skills Needs Information
Encourage involvement and roles of private sector in providing information on skills need and cooperating with TVET schools for dual training system
LAO PDR

9. PROPOSED AREAS OF INTERVENTION FOR UNESCO
Raise awareness about School-to-Work Transition Information Base and its importance
Support the implementation of National Strategic Plan for TVET development, especially strengthening the capacity of MOE and TVET schools staff in conducting and managing skills needs and labour market survey
LAO PDR