Interested in PIAAC - the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)? Then come along to this set of workshops, talks and discussions on March 28th in Edinburgh at Scotland Adult Learning Partnership.

This day aims to consider the results of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). OECD aims that Educators, policy makers and labour economists will use PIAAC information to develop economic, education and social policies that will continue to enhance the skills of adults.

The data from the PIAAC survey of Adult Skills represents a way to directly measure the capabilities/competencies of adults. It evaluates key competencies (literacy, arithmetic, problem-solving in technology rich environments) and their use in the workplace. It also gathers information on the background context and results of the development and use of the key competencies. Countries involved in the study use the data to facilitate a better understanding of:

• Performance of education and training systems
• The extent and dimensions of illiteracy and poor literacy
• Gaps between labour markets and education and training
• Equity levels in access to education and intergenerational mobility
• Transition from education to work
• Identification of at-risk populations
• Links between key cognitive skills and variables, such as demographics, educational background, health, etc.

This focus will be on the findings of the most recent PIAAC study and consider questions around:

• What are the biggest challenges countries are facing in order to improve their skills development-related policies?
• How can we overcome youth unemployment, the brain drain or take advantage of the skills of the frustrated over-qualified?
• How can Scotland make better use of its talent pool?

For registration (required) contact the  College Development Network at this link.