India: Preparation for the World of Work: Education System and School to Work Transition

This book explores how the Indian education andtraining system prepares young people for the world of work and for therequirements of the employment market - because India is a leadingindustrialised nation with a very young population and a high demand for a skilledworkforce.

Indian experts write from a course-specific perspective, offering acomprehensive picture of educational policy, curriculum design and culturalcharacteristics.

The virtual absence of a formalised system of vocationaltraining in India underlines the importance of this research.