Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets A proposed model for the Guidelines for policy makers By: Mrs. Maria Antova, Head of NAVET, Bulgaria Mrs. Jean Allan, SQA Mrs. Radosveta Drakeva, NAVET Dr. Preslav Dimitrov, Bulgarian Tourist Chamber

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for the Guidelines for the Policy makers The basic steps of the Model for Policy forming : Step 1: Realizing the need for a change in the VET focus, coming from the structural, technological and market changes in the industry Step 2: Stepping on the System Level Success factors for matching between qualifications demand and training provision Step 3: Setting of strategies and measures for applying the new policy of change for the VET focus Step 4: Applying QA models & standards Step 5: Constantly monitoring the results of the policy implementation and correcting it whenever necessary

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for the Guidelines for the Policy makers VET FOCUS THE TRAININGTHE RESULTS Chart. 1 Change in the VET focus Step 1 for Policy forming: Realizing the need for a change in the VET focus, coming from the structural, technological and market changes in the industry Changes in Industry

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for Guidelines for the Policy makers Step 2: Stepping on the System Level Success factors for matching between qualifications demand and training provision : Reflecting the technological development, infrastructural know-how and innovations in legislation; Set of tools for assuring the flexibility of the national / regional / local regulations and recommendations (occupational profiles, occupational/ qualification standards, classification of qualifications, etc.) in order to reflect the changed demand Tripartite form of partnerships in the decision making processes; Trustworthy forecasting methodologies for measuring the demand and the supply side according to a consultative set of criteria, approved by all levels of interaction; National, regional and local standardization of the public-private partnership in the field of matching supply and demand in education and training – provision of regulations for its monitoring and effectiveness.

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for Guidelines for the Policy makers Step 3: Setting of strategies and measures for applying the new policy of change for the VET focus (1 of 2): Developing of proper regulations and recommendations on national, regional or local level in order to guarantee the harmonized processes for matching demand and supply, and achieving quality assurance goals. Information channels for adequate and reliable information about VET demands and VET provision. Ensuring an active dialogue and coordination with the VET providers, the employers (employers organization), trade unions & branch organizations, local and regional authorities through forming of joint bodies on system and operational decision making. Empowering the tripartite bodies for making decisions at key-stages of the process. A “bank” of innovation and proposals of employers organizations or other involved parties.

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for Guidelines for the Policy makers Step 3: Setting of strategies and measures for applying the new policy of change for the VET focus (2 of 2): Developing forecasting methodologies for measuring the demand and the supply side by defining of job-description and/or qualification-based measure; Ensuring of Interaction and cooperation with the labour market national monitoring and regulative authorities in order to receive the necessary date (time series) for the forecasting

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for Guidelines for the Policy makers Step 4: Applying QA models & standards: Ensuring sufficient publicity of the CQAF and its role as a common reference framework Encouraging the national VET systems to have better insight on how their QA models perform, and identify areas for improvement; Provoking responsiveness of all national VET systems to the changes of requirements in any education and training system, to assure the possibilities for mobility of the workforce

Matching Supply & Demands: Network for Sectoral Approach to Qualifications in Tourism at European LevelGlasgow, 15 – 16 November 2007 Adapting vocational education and training to changing demands of the labour markets – A Model for Guidelines for the Policy makers Step 5: Constantly monitoring the results of the policy implementation and correcting it whenever necessary: Chart. 2: Overall look of the Model Planning (purpose and plan) Implementation Evaluation and Assessment Review (feedback and procedures for change) Methodology

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