Skills Formation for Economic Growth: The Case of Hong Kong

This book explores the vocational education programmes of Hong Kong, programmes that are repeatedly noted for their excellence.

The book traces the founding and development of the Vocational Training Council of Hong Kong, which was set up in 1982 to offer sub-degree programmes in vocational and professional education and training. It shows how it transformed itself from an institution seen by industry, government and the public alike as not meeting the needs of Hong Kong to one that has spea...