The objective of this study is to analysis the impact of vocational qualification and identify the role of vocational qualification in developing job skills and quantifying the job capabilities of workers. The first and second Korean Labor and Income Panel Data released by the Korea Labor Institute were analyzed. The following are the analysis of vocational qualification utilization and proposals for improvements. □Analysis of Vocational Qualification Utilization The qualification certificate is proven to be a factor in determining job shifts by wage earners. Certificate holders show a higher level of job satisfaction that those who did not have them. Although more satisfied with what they do, certificate holders show a higher tendency to relocate to other companies than non-holders. Certificates also plays a positive role in driving changes in the workers` status. The employment model shows that, statistically, certificate holders stand a better chance of getting jobs than non-holders. Vocational qualification exerted a 6.6% weight on the wage frame (7.7% when selective bias was considered), showing the positive effect of vocational qualification on higher wages. □Proposal for Improvements on Vocational Qualification System For widespread acceptance and utilization of vocational qualification(national/private), each vocational qualification item needs to be evaluated on the basis of its utilization and productivity. And a systematic vocational qualification database needs to be established.
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