The Fast Track to New Skills : Short-Cycle Higher Education Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (Portuguese)

Higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has expanded dramatically in the new millennium, yet enrollment in short-cycle programs (SCPs) is still relatively low. Shorter and more practical than bachelor’s programs, SCPs can form skilled human capital fast. The economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated underlying trends, such as automation, the use of electronic platforms, and the need for lifelong learning. Addressing...

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Ferreyra,Maria Marta;

Dinarte Diaz,Lelys Ileana;

Urzua Soza,Sergio Samuel;

Bassi,Marina;
Document Date
2021/01/01
Document Type
Publication
Report Number
164606
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
Latin America, Caribbean,
Region
Latin America and Caribbean,
Disclosure Date
2021/09/30
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Main Report
Keywords
net present value

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Ferreyra,Maria Marta; Dinarte Diaz,Lelys Ileana; Urzua Soza,Sergio Samuel; Bassi,Marina.

The Fast Track to New Skills : Short-Cycle Higher Education Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (Portuguese). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/278991632981514754

The Fast Track to New Skills : Short-Cycle Higher Education Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (Portuguese)

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