New OECD programme to test adult skills. Following its successful PISA programme for testing the educational attainments of 15-year old high-school students, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is launching a challenging new project to assess the knowledge and skills of adults. The OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) will assess the level and distribution of adult skills across countries, focusing on the cognitive and workplace skills needed for successful participation in today’s work environment. [Vocational Education & Training Headlines]

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