世界银行-成人和失学青年技能体系：技术说明（英）

SOCIAL PROTECTION DISCUSSION PAPERNo. 2517 | JUNE 2025Skills Systems for Adults and Out-of-School YouthA Technical NoteJeremy Lebow, Eliana Carranza, and Xiaoyan LiangPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized© 2025 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433 Telephone: +1 (202) 473 1000; Internet: www.worldbank.org.This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONSThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: +1 (202) 522 2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org.i Skills Systems for Adults and Out-of-School Youth: A Technical Note1 Jeremy Lebow, Eliana Carranza, and Xiaoyan Liang June 2025 Abstract Amid rapid labor market changes and aging workforces, countries need institutionalized programs and services that support lifelong skill development and utilization, from the school-to-work transition through adulthood. This technical note presents a conceptual framework for building skills systems that promote lifelong learning and employment for adults and out-of-school youth, alongside a review of relevant literature and examples from countries at varying stages of economic development. The framework emphasizes the need for flexible, modular training pathways—including short-term, on-the-job, and foundational skills training—as well as career guidance and recognition of prior learning. It highlights the roles of diverse public and private training providers, employers, and government actors in financing, coordinating, and delivering services aligned with labor market needs. Effective systems tailor interventions to individuals’ career stages and profiles, leveraging labor market data and employer input. Governments play a key role in ensuring governance, sustainable financing, and labor market information systems. Many low- and middle-income countries are still in the early stages of developing lifelong skills systems and can leapfrog existing models by learning from g