Harmonizing Education Outcomes with the Needs of the Saudi Labor Market Demand

Authors

  • Nadia Yusuf King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
  • Dr. Nisreen Ismail Albanawi King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss7.574

Keywords:

educational and training programs, professional realization, labor market, curricular standards, human capital, labor force, knowledge, harmonizing education outcomes, positivism, international partnerships, competitiveness

Abstract

This paper focuses on the exploration of particular education outcomes in the context of Saudi Arabia and how those aspects can be harmonized with the needs of the Saudi labor market demand. Different arguments related to the emergence of education and training opportunities for the workforce of Saudi Arabia are presented and critically analyzed against major findings derived from the literature. A relevant conclusion presented in the paper refers to the statement that Saudi Arabia is on the right path of expanding its talented employee base in an attempt to improve its education system by making it adequately competitive as compared to major education systems around the world. The research methodology utilized in the study is quantitative by nature implying the researcher's focus on obtaining as objective and unbiased findings from participants as possible. The data collection method used by the researcher is questionnaires as they are identified as a reliable tool to derive adequate information from participants. The research methodology paradigm implemented in the current study refers to positivism. The main conclusion presented in the paper is associated with the belief of participants that the Saudi education system is efficient and reliable enough to accommodate the education and labor market needs of the local population.

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Author Biographies

  • Nadia Yusuf, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

    Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics

  • Dr. Nisreen Ismail Albanawi, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

    Head of Economics Department

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Published

2016-07-01

How to Cite

Yusuf, N., & Albanawi, D. N. I. (2016). Harmonizing Education Outcomes with the Needs of the Saudi Labor Market Demand. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 4(7), 191-197. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss7.574