THEMATIC WORKSHOP B 9-11 MAY 2011 TURIN Offering an Integrated Response to the Social Demand for Education and Training
Social Demand = VET attractiveness What is “VET attractiveness” ? Multidimensional aspects of VET attractiveness Enrollment in VET programmes - different situation in participating countries How to enhance “VET attractiveness” ? Different strategies for different target groups (age, educational background, etc.)
Enhancing VET attractiveness – Policy Measures National strategy Legislation PR campaign Autonomy of VET schools High profile teachers Centres of excellence Curriculum modernisation Flexible learning pathways No “dead ends” Career guidance
Evidences for policy makers Employability Efficiency of the VET system Share of students with different educational background (VET as first or second choice) Visibility of success How to measure competencies
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