Explore the Challenges and Strategies for Skills Training in Iran

This paper seeks to identify challenges and provide skills training in the country are coping with it. The study population consisted of officials, experts, professionals and faculty members engaged in administrative and scientific activities related to skill training. The sample consists of a 18-member group of officials and experts related to the field of skill training in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and other important institutions of higher education, (Vocational University and University of Applied Sciences), Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Education, which targeted were selected for this study. The data gathered through focus groups were conducted. In this study, voice recordings and manuscripts to gather data and record discussions with focus groups needed data is collected. Three of the most important challenges for skills training in the country are: Lack of development model of higher education and the lack of skills training in the higher education system; Non-performance professional qualification system in the country and the lack of necessary skills in training graduates. Three of the most important skills training strategies in the country include: Formulate general policies skills training, the option to increase 50 percent in the sixth program development skills training, and convergence of the policies and decisions related to skills training with the establishment of "National Council of skill"