2. LLL Platform: Turning commitment to Inclusive Education into Reality Brussels, 11 October 2016

3. National Programme of SK PRES
Was adopted by the Slovak Government on 30 June 2016
Overarching goals of SK PRES
Bring new and fresh energy to the EU
Strengthen the EU
Reinforce citizens´ trust in the EU
...to be achieved by bringing
POSITIVE AGENDA
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

4. FOSTERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT
The motto of SK PRES in the field of education, science, research, sport and youth:
FOSTERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT
The story of a Russian migrant Anastasiya Kuzmina
- Olympic Gold for Slovakia
In line with the overarching goal of the Slovak Presidency to bring fresh energy to the Union by focusing on positive agenda, the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport has chosen a positive agenda under the horizontal motto: Fostering and development of talent.

5. ...because we believe that fostering and developing talent

6. Key topics in the field of EDUCATION:
Developing the New Skills Agenda for Europe – EDUC meetings
Promoting transparency and understanding of qualifications (EQF)
Addressing the skills gap - development of more relevant skills (Skills Guarantee)
Fostering and Development of Talent
Modernisation of Higher Education
Digital Skills
October 2016

7. SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education)
High-level Group on Education and Training Policies: June, Bratislava
- Key Competences + New Skills Agenda for Europe
Flagship Conference on Fostering and Development of Talent: September, Bratislava  
October 2016

8. SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education)
DG Higher Education: October, Bratislava
- Role of HEIs in regions and communities:
HEIs as centers of regional development and innovation;
Societal change, social inclusion, social competences
Entrepreneurial skills – towards an entrepreneurial university
- Agenda for Modernisation of Higher Education
DG VET Conference: "Apprenticeship: Better training - Higher skills - Great opportunities" October, Bratislava
- DG VET plenary session:
New Skills Agenda fro Europe
Adult Skills – Skills Guarantee
Role of VET in integration of migrants
- Conference:
Implementation of Member States' commitments under the European Alliance for Apprenticeships
Strengthening education-business partnerships in apprenticeships and work-based learning
Excellence in VET
October 2016

9. SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education)
DG Schools: December, Bratislava
- Effective policy making and use of resources in education
Attractiveness of teaching profession
Quality education
Inclusive education: inclusion of pupils and students at all levels of education system
- Transversal skills
PISA results
Bologna Follow up Group (BFUG): December, Bratislava
- Further progress of the Bologna process
Reforms and strengthening of cooperation in HE
Developing EHEA
October 2016

10. SK PRES 2016 EVENTS (Education) Education Committee:
Education Committee:
July, Bratislava,
6 September, 16 September, 23 September, 29 September
10 October, 19 October, 31 October
3 November, 2 December
Skills Agenda – Council Resolution (Skills Guarantee, EQF):
„Draft Council Resolution on A New Skills Agenda for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe“
Radicalization – Council Conclusions
October 2016

11. Idea of increasing adults´ skills; process vs. initiative
„Draft Council Resolution on A New Skills Agenda for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe“
Idea of increasing adults´ skills; process vs. initiative
Skills assessment → tailor – made offer
Guidance & other support services
Tripartite nature (public – employers – trade unions)
Prevention of radicalization – Draft Council Conclusions
To address diversity, common values of freedom
Promote tolerance and non-discrimination, inter-cultural dialogue
Cross –sectoral approach, a sense of belonging
October 2016

12. (Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion - IMEX)
SK PRES 2016 EVENTS
(Working Party on Integration, Migration and Expulsion - IMEX)
Proposal for Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the conditions of entry and residence of third – country nationals for the purposes of highly skilled employment
presentation by the Commission (DG EAC, DG EMPL) on the recognition of qualifications (on-going work, best practices regarding recognition of qualifications and skills validation)
October 2016

13. for your attention!
October 2016