The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reshaped global work environments, accelerated the adoption of flexible working approaches, such as Smart Working, which became pivotal in contributing to a resilient and inclusive postpandemic economy. As the world of work adapts to this shift, the role of education—particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)—in preparing individuals for the evolving labour market has gained increasing prominence. This thesis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's influence on the adoption of flexible working approaches and the role of vocational education and training in equipping individuals to meet the evolving demands of the future of work, with a specific focus on how TVET can foster sustainable employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. This research explores three key areas. First, it examines how the pandemic influenced the adoption of flexible work approaches like Smart Working, reshaping the Future of Work; Second, it assesses how vocational education and training can serve as a mechanism for delivering quality education and driving socio-economic progress by equipping individuals with the necessary competencies to thrive in this transformed environment. Ultimately, it investigates the broader impact of TVET on employment, focusing on its potential to promote decent jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in the postpandemic economy. The findings of this study are grounded in the global framework of sustainable development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), which advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. By analysing TVET's contribution toward achieving Target 4.4, this thesis identifies pathways through which vocational education and training systems can be enhanced to meet the evolving demands of the labour market.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reshaped global work environments, accelerated the adoption of flexible working approaches, such as Smart Working, which became pivotal in contributing to a resilient and inclusive postpandemic economy. As the world of work adapts to this shift, the role of education—particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)—in preparing individuals for the evolving labour market has gained increasing prominence. This thesis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's influence on the adoption of flexible working approaches and the role of vocational education and training in equipping individuals to meet the evolving demands of the future of work, with a specific focus on how TVET can foster sustainable employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. This research explores three key areas. First, it examines how the pandemic influenced the adoption of flexible work approaches like Smart Working, reshaping the Future of Work; Second, it assesses how vocational education and training can serve as a mechanism for delivering quality education and driving socio-economic progress by equipping individuals with the necessary competencies to thrive in this transformed environment. Ultimately, it investigates the broader impact of TVET on employment, focusing on its potential to promote decent jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in the postpandemic economy. The findings of this study are grounded in the global framework of sustainable development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), which advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. By analysing TVET's contribution toward achieving Target 4.4, this thesis identifies pathways through which vocational education and training systems can be enhanced to meet the evolving demands of the labour market.

The Future of Smart Working: Increase the number of people with Relevant Skills for Financial Success (SDG 4.4) in the Post-Pandemic Economy [Evidence from Startups in Iran]

TADRISI, NIUSHA
2023/2024

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reshaped global work environments, accelerated the adoption of flexible working approaches, such as Smart Working, which became pivotal in contributing to a resilient and inclusive postpandemic economy. As the world of work adapts to this shift, the role of education—particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)—in preparing individuals for the evolving labour market has gained increasing prominence. This thesis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's influence on the adoption of flexible working approaches and the role of vocational education and training in equipping individuals to meet the evolving demands of the future of work, with a specific focus on how TVET can foster sustainable employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. This research explores three key areas. First, it examines how the pandemic influenced the adoption of flexible work approaches like Smart Working, reshaping the Future of Work; Second, it assesses how vocational education and training can serve as a mechanism for delivering quality education and driving socio-economic progress by equipping individuals with the necessary competencies to thrive in this transformed environment. Ultimately, it investigates the broader impact of TVET on employment, focusing on its potential to promote decent jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in the postpandemic economy. The findings of this study are grounded in the global framework of sustainable development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), which advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. By analysing TVET's contribution toward achieving Target 4.4, this thesis identifies pathways through which vocational education and training systems can be enhanced to meet the evolving demands of the labour market.
2023
The Future of Smart Working: Increase the number of people with Relevant Skills for Financial Success (SDG 4.4) in the Post-Pandemic Economy [Evidence from Startups in Iran]
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reshaped global work environments, accelerated the adoption of flexible working approaches, such as Smart Working, which became pivotal in contributing to a resilient and inclusive postpandemic economy. As the world of work adapts to this shift, the role of education—particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)—in preparing individuals for the evolving labour market has gained increasing prominence. This thesis investigates the COVID-19 pandemic's influence on the adoption of flexible working approaches and the role of vocational education and training in equipping individuals to meet the evolving demands of the future of work, with a specific focus on how TVET can foster sustainable employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. This research explores three key areas. First, it examines how the pandemic influenced the adoption of flexible work approaches like Smart Working, reshaping the Future of Work; Second, it assesses how vocational education and training can serve as a mechanism for delivering quality education and driving socio-economic progress by equipping individuals with the necessary competencies to thrive in this transformed environment. Ultimately, it investigates the broader impact of TVET on employment, focusing on its potential to promote decent jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in the postpandemic economy. The findings of this study are grounded in the global framework of sustainable development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), which advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. By analysing TVET's contribution toward achieving Target 4.4, this thesis identifies pathways through which vocational education and training systems can be enhanced to meet the evolving demands of the labour market.
The Future of Work
Smart Working
SDG
TVET
Startup
Lauree magistrali
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