1. Guntra Kaufmane guntra.kaufmane@visc.gov.lv October 7, 2015 Q-Placements Training Program and Guidelines

2. Q-Placements Model is based on the assumption that the quality of guidance provided to VET students depends on the communication and cooperation skills of the tutors/mentors both at VET schools and host companies. Therefore, the Q-Placements approach is to offer a unique methodology emphasizing joint training program for tutors from VET schools and mentors from enterprises on how to ensure quality of apprenticeships. Q-Placements Training Program and Guidelines | 2 Q-PLACEMENTS MODEL 07.10.2015, Riga

3. Aims of the workshop: Prepare lead trainers for implementation of Q-Placements workshops in partner countries; Agree on training methodology and content for national workshops Participant’s profile: Participants from VET and business Q-Placements Training Program and Guidelines | 3 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LEAD-TRAINERS 07.10.2015, Riga

4. Tips for program designers and implementers; Three Stages of Apprenticeship Process; Example of a Training Program for VET and Enterprise Tutors/Mentors (Latvia) Q-Placements Training Program and Guidelines | 4 GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING JOINT WORKSHOPS 07.10.2015, Riga

5. Workshops provide opportunity to: better understand each party’s role, learn about the expectations of the other party, strenghten existing or establish new cooperation between VET school and company. Q-Placements model can be integrated into other training programs or expanded by adding new topics or creating new modules Q-Placements Training Program and Guidelines | 5 CONCLUSIONS FROM JOINT WORKSHOPS 07.10.2015, Riga

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