Vocational guidance key to job market demand

Vocational guidance key to job market demand

In a proactive move to enhance vocational guidance services in the Sultanate of Oman, a forum on Tuesday underscored the significance of vocational guidance as a critical element fostering cohesion between educational outcomes and the dynamic demands of the labour market.The forum aimed to elevate the quality of vocational guidance programmes offered by the National Employment Programme through the Khatta platform for vocational guidance, focusing on broadening its reach to the widest spectrum of beneficiaries.Central to this initiative is vocational guidance's role in shaping informed professional decisions among individuals, influencing academic and career choices. By offering guidance grounded in scientific principles and cultivating essential skills for professional success, the service bolsters the preparedness of educational institutions' graduates for the intricacies of the labour market.Dr Badr al Kharousi, Capacity Building Adviser at the National Employment Programme, emphasised the forum's significance in his opening address. He highlighted the objectives and services of the Khatta platform for vocational guidance, emphasising its accessibility to all segments of society, particularly higher education students.

The forum aimed to elevate the quality of vocational guidance programmes

Dr Al Kharousi underscored the relevance of vocational guidance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, addressing key challenges and exploring the