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VET and social capital: A paper on the contribution of the VET sector to social capital in communities

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Item:1484
Title:VET and social capital: A paper on the contribution of the VET sector to social capital in communities
Authors:Peter Kearns
Publication date: 7 April 2004
Publication type:Research summary
Theme:VET in context > Social issues > General
ISBN:1 920895 67 1

There is growing international and national interest in the concept of social capital, its role, and the ways economic and social policies coalesce to drive economic progress and community well-being. This paper identifies eight areas the VET system can contribute to social capital: building social capital in firms; building networks of businesses, especially the small business sector; developing employability skills; fostering values and norms that underpin social capital; contributing to inclusive and cohesive communities; initiating and contributing to learning community initiatives; using information and communication technology innovatively to build virtual communities; and contributing to society as a good citizen. The report also discusses indicators for measuring social capital, and implications for VET policy and practice.

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