Teachers need to acquire new functions and skills. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport should launch a sector qualification framework for teachers. It should bring all secondary education professionals together into an integrated career structure that facilitates transfer and career progression. It should incorporate new and emerging human capital professions such as mentors, assessors and workplace trainers.

In cooperation with other relevant business stakeholders, the ministry should:

• Help teachers of VET schools acquire new knowledge (to update and upgrade their skills);
• Help employees of private companies obtain training so they can support learners;
• Expand career guidance services for students to better inform them of career opportunities