Research and Reports


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2011 Nista' - Essential information for women returners A publication for women wishing to re-enter the labour market. Booklet published as part of the Nista' campaign.
2010 Nista' Pre-campaign Research A pre-campaing research study commissioned to gain a better understanding of people's views on sharing work/life responsibilities. This research is part of the Nista' Campaign.
2008
ETC commissioned this report with the aim to understand the current state of the sector and to define the sector in terms of employment and skills required.  (Year of publication: 2008)
2008
This study focuses on the experiences, decisions and attitudes of Maltese men aged between 55 and 60 years and who were neither working nor actively in search of work.  (Year of publication: 2008)
2007
is a study focusing on work aspirations of Maltese women. While ETC is at the forefront to encourage more females to enter into the labour market, it is hoped that these findings will assist policy makers and all those interested in the subject to obtain a better picture of the work aspirations of Maltese women and to devise relevant and effective policies and strategies.
2007
Lone Mothers on Benefits: Their Work Aspirations and Experiences studies single mothers, their employment opportunities and the social benefits they receive.  (Year of publication: 2007)
2007
The Research Study on Obstacles to Mobility was commissioned by ETC to study any obstacles faced by jobseekers who would like to work abroad. It also identifies persons who have past experience in working abroad and those who actually wish to work overseas.  The study analyses the respondents’ awareness and usage of the EURES services. (Year of publication: 2007)
2007
The overall objective of this study is to map out and survey developments tied to environment-related employment both in Malta and internationally, carry a SWOT analysis, and outline to the ETC the feasibility and subsequent design of employment schemes and training programmes leading to environment-related employment
2006
Is a publication summarizing the results of a study commissioned by ETC on the benefits and implementation of telework options in Malta, together with best practices the area of teleworking.
2006
studies the experiences of youth on their transition from school to work. 
2006
A study by Mark-Anthony Falzon – a social anthropologist at the University of Malta on Women and Men in non-traditional occupations in the Maltese Labour Market
2005
Working towards gender equality in the labour market is one of our principal commitments.A close look at local statistics reveal that female representation in careers related to science, engineering and information technology is much lower than in other careers. The Women and Men in the IT Labour Market is not a representative survey, but is highlighting good practices of organisations and women who are making a success in the local IT industry.
2005
provides a better understanding of the particular problems and challenges faced by persons with disability in their job search. This study paves the way for new policies aimed at strengthening these persons’ work potential in the local labour market.
 
2004
attempts to provide information on apprenticeships in general and studies the views of both employers and apprentices on the local apprenticeship framework. 
 
Other Publications
 
 
publication illustrates a number of success stories of individual clients who directly benefited from projects funded by the European Social Fund of the European Union.  ETC was one of the first local entities who directly benefited from EU funds after Malta’s membership in the EU in 2004.  
 
The Personal Action Plan is a guide which helps our jobseekers in their search for a suitable employment.  Jobseekers are provided with this guide by their employment adviser.  It offers guidance on what employers look for in their prospective employees, on job searching tips, on drafting a CV and an application letter, on preparing for interviews, and on the importance of lifelong learning.  This publication provides our clients with information on the ETC services and with the contact details of the local private recruitment and training organisations.  This guide book is also available in the Maltese language. :download Maltese version here
 
 
An Entrepreneurship Manual was published by ETC in 2007 as part of an ESF project promoting an entrepreneurship culture among females.  This manual, illustrates the different steps one should take when entering the field of entrepreneurship.  This business manual is also available in the Maltese language: download Maltese version here
 
is a manual to help employers and HR practitioners recognise, prevent and deal with gender discrimination at work.  This manual includes a checklist to avoid discrimination on the basis of gender differences, examples of good and bad practices on the workplace, updated information on gender equality legislation which is of relevance to the labour market, a sample of an equal opportunities policy which can be adopted by local organisations and a sample of a harassment prevention policy which can also be adopted in the local scenario.
 
The Youth Employment Strategy 2008-2009 is aimed at young people aged between 16 and 25. This document gives an overview of our initiatives for the youth and of the major labour market trends in respect of young people.  This strategy sets out those actions that we intend to take in the months to come for our young clients.
 
The EURES Living and Working in Malta brochure is directed at Europeans and other foreigners who are considering finding a job in Malta.  This brochure does not only provide information on the Maltese labour market but on other aspects of life.  It includes information on social security, workers' rights and obligations, health, accommodation, training, education, culture and social life.  The details in this publication are as per publication date, January 2008.
2007
The Gender Equality Action Plan provides a detailed outline of our strategic gender equality objectives that have been identified as necessary measures to be undertaken in meeting both our broad and distinctive duties. This document sets out the Corporation’s revised gender equality scheme for 2009-2010 and also includes an update of progress made over the past two years since the last Gender Equality Action Plan was published in 2007. Momentous progress has been made in a number of valid areas over the past years. As a result of this positive feedback ETC continued to engage its customers, staff and stakeholders in all the development phases of the action plan.