Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

Human Resources Development Convention, 1975 (No. 142) - Latvia (Ratification: 1993)

With reference to its previous direct request, the Committee notes the detailed information supplied by the Government in its report for the period ending in June 2003. The Committee notes with interest the measures taken and envisaged under the Vocational Training Development Programme for 2003-05. It proposes to continue to follow the issue of Russian-speaking persons’ access to and participation in adult vocational training in the context of its examination of the application of Convention No. 111 (Article 1, paragraph 5, of Convention No. 142). It would be grateful if in its next report the Government would provide additional information on the effect given to the following provisions of Convention No. 142.

1. Linking vocational guidance and vocational training with employment. Please indicate the manner in which coordination is ensured between the vocational guidance and training activities of the Ministry of Education and those of the Ministry of Social Affairs. Please specify the role of the Council for Cooperation in Vocational Education (Article 1, paragraph 1).

2. Availability of information for vocational guidance purposes. Please specify the manner in which information on working conditions, safety and health at work and general aspects of labour law is made available for vocational guidance purposes (Article 3, paragraph 2 and 3).

3. Strengthening strategies for lifelong education and training. Please describe the measures taken under the Vocational Training Development Programme to enhance the apprenticeship system and encourage enterprises to offer training. Please indicate the progress made in adopting a strategy for lifelong education and training (Article 4). The Government may find it useful to consult Recommendation No. 195, adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 92nd Session (2004).