The Fast Track to New Skills : Short-Cycle Higher Education Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean
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 cre...
Main Authors: | Ferreyra, María Marta, Dinarte, Lelys, Urzúa, Sergio, Bassi, Marina |
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Format: | Book |
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Washington, DC: World Bank
2021
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Online Access: | https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/749981632980751805/main-report http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35598 |
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