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Soft Skills and Youth Employability in Azerbaijan: The Role of Formal and Non-Formal Education.

Alakbarova, Zhala LU (2024) MIDM19 20241
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
This thesis examines the development and integration of soft skills into the formal and non-formal education systems of Azerbaijan, as well as evaluating their influence on the employability of young individuals. Through qualitative interviews and secondary data analysis, the study finds that while formal education in Azerbaijan mainly focuses on imparting academic skills, non-formal education provides a more dynamic environment for the development of soft skills. The research findings highlight a discrepancy between the skills taught in educational institutions and those demanded by employers in Baku. This emphasises the importance of implementing reforms that comprehensively integrate soft skills into the educational system. This study... (More)
This thesis examines the development and integration of soft skills into the formal and non-formal education systems of Azerbaijan, as well as evaluating their influence on the employability of young individuals. Through qualitative interviews and secondary data analysis, the study finds that while formal education in Azerbaijan mainly focuses on imparting academic skills, non-formal education provides a more dynamic environment for the development of soft skills. The research findings highlight a discrepancy between the skills taught in educational institutions and those demanded by employers in Baku. This emphasises the importance of implementing reforms that comprehensively integrate soft skills into the educational system. This study provides valuable insights for the improvement of youth employability and the alignment of educational outcomes with labour market demands in Azerbaijan. (Less)
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author
Alakbarova, Zhala LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
formal and non-formal education, youth employability, soft skills, hard skills, employers, youth, Azerbaijan, Baku
language
English
id
9170226
date added to LUP
2024-07-24 12:12:53
date last changed
2024-07-24 12:12:53
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  abstract     = {{This thesis examines the development and integration of soft skills into the formal and non-formal education systems of Azerbaijan, as well as evaluating their influence on the employability of young individuals. Through qualitative interviews and secondary data analysis, the study finds that while formal education in Azerbaijan mainly focuses on imparting academic skills, non-formal education provides a more dynamic environment for the development of soft skills. The research findings highlight a discrepancy between the skills taught in educational institutions and those demanded by employers in Baku. This emphasises the importance of implementing reforms that comprehensively integrate soft skills into the educational system. This study provides valuable insights for the improvement of youth employability and the alignment of educational outcomes with labour market demands in Azerbaijan.}},
  author       = {{Alakbarova, Zhala}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Soft Skills and Youth Employability in Azerbaijan: The Role of Formal and Non-Formal Education.}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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