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    Vocational Education & Training for Migrant Women in China September 2013

    The views expressed in this paper are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), or its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this paper and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. The countries listed in this paper do not imply any view on ADB's part as to sovereignty or independent status or necessarily conform to ADB's terminology.

    Migrant Women Workers

    Migrant population: 150-200 million (50% women) Migrants are disadvantaged vis--vis non-migrants Migrant women are disadvantaged vis--vis migrant men

    TVET Models

    General Secondary Sector-Specific Entrepreneurship

    General Secondary TVET

    Funding: Microsoft, Walmart, Macys Inc., Two Ten Foundation Courses/Majors: IT/Computer, Accounting, Human Resources, Advertising, Business Administration, English, E-Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Health Care, Auto Repair, Secretarial, etc. Duration: 2-3 year (degree); 60-100 hours (certificate) Benefits: Tertiary Education, Diverse Careers, Increased Income

    General Secondary TVET Beneficiary


    Lin Shuiyu

    Started as a sock factory line worker. Studied e-commerce and accounting. As of 2010, she has been working as a financial management software sales consultant.

    Planned to register for part-time collegelevel account course.

    Income: RMB1,200 (USD$180) RMB 4,000 ($500)

    Sector-Specific TVET

    Funding: Two Ten Foundation


    Courses/Majors: Footwear Design, Pattern Grading, Quality Inspection of Shoes, Production/Logistics Management Duration: 2-3 years Benefits: Promotion, Increased Income

    Sector-Specific TVET Beneficiary


    Tan Zhendi

    Started as Frontline Worker at shoe factory in 2009. Studied (part-time): footwear production techniques, production materials management, quality control, production/logistics management. Promoted to Team Leader in 2012. Promoted to Office Assistant (mid-level manager) in 2013.

    Income: RMB 1500 ($238) RMB 4000 ($651)


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    Entrepreneurship TVET

    Funding: Boeing, HB Fuller, GSRD


    Courses/Majors: Accounting, Banking & Financing, Market Access & Marketing, Registration & Taxation, Business Plans

    Duration: 60-80 course hours


    Benefits: Flexibility, Family Status

    Entrepreneurship TVET Beneficiary


    Qu Hongru

    Former shop assistant (clothing, beauty salon, home furnishings)

    Received a $8,000 microloan and entrepreneurship training.


    Income: $150-400 $1,000 (primary breadwinner)

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