scholarly journals Learning for Jobs: Flexibile Learning in Vocational Education and Training

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Petnuchová ◽  
Roman Hrmo
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Keywords Education ◽  
Personal Philosophy ◽  
Fundamental Values ◽  
And Training ◽  
Economic Function

The article describes importance of vocational education and training (VET) which can play a central role in preparing young people for work, developing the skills of adults and responding to the labour market needs of the economy. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Countries are now giving the long-neglected topic of vocational education and training dramatically increased profiles, reflecting recognition of its economic function. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Personal philosophy of learning is based on a person´s own fundamental values. It should provide answers to the following questions: Why should I study continuously? Where will success leads to and who will be beneficiaries? Will it be enough if I benefit from process myself or do I want to help other people to succeed? Keywords - education, vocational education and training, vocational teacher and trainer, labour market, qualification

scholarly journals Education for Jobs – Preparation for the Labor Market

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59
Author(s):  
Jana Petnuchová
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Young People ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Economic Competitiveness ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
And Training ◽  
Economic Function

Abstract The article describes importance of vocational education and training (VET) which can play a central role in preparing young people for work, developing the skills of adults and responding to the labor market needs of the economy. The aim of this article is to highlight the definitions and understandings of vocational education and training (VET). Countries are now giving the long-neglected topic of vocational education and training dramatically increased profiles, reflecting recognition of its economic function. Many countries are recognizing that good initial vocational education and training has a major contribution to make to economic competitiveness.

scholarly journals Implementing the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET) at National Level: Some Insights from the PEN Leonardo Project

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-45
Author(s):  
Suzanne Gatt ◽  
Kim Faurschou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
National Level ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
And Training

EQAVET, the quality assurance tool in vocational and educational training, was developed in response to the need for a supply of a trained workforce for labour market needs. Implementation of EQAVET at national level, however, remains a challenge. The research reported here focused on the implementation of QA processes by VET providers in 4 countries: Malta, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden. Data was collected through a questionnaire with 62 VET providers. Responses showed that there is an overall commitment to quality. There is, however, little knowledge of EQAVET across the countries, with the exception of Malta. None the less, all VET providers have implemented some aspects of EQAVET, even if not always intentionally. The situation is, however, far from EQAVET being fully implemented. Reflections are made on whether the EQAVET model specifically or qualification assurance principles assurances should be promoted across Europe.

Economic competencies and situation-specific commercial competencies: Reflections on conceptualization and measurement

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Seeber
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
And Training

From a societal perspective, vocational education and training must enable young adults to meet the challenges of the labour market in a globalized world, reduce the mismatch of supply and demand of qualifications (e.g. youth unemployment leading to disadvantages for individuals, society and national economies) and improve social cohesion. From an individual perspective, vocational education and training should develop young adults’ vocational competencies, support their individual personality development and their integration into the labour market and society, help secure their livelihood and enable them to lead self-determined lives as citizens. Therefore, the assessment of competencies obtained in vocational education and training programmes has emerged as a critical issue to develop workforces and the capacity for life-long learning and to foster civic participation as a responsible citizen. This article provides some insights into the modelling and measurement of competencies in vocational education and training, where occupational and cross-occupational competencies are necessary to cope with the requirements of workplaces, as a responsible citizen and in private life. In this article, cross-occupational economic competencies and occupation-specific commercial competencies in the area of business and administration are discussed. Both constructs are based on economic theories, concepts and central terms; nevertheless, the situation-specific context and requirements may vary substantially. Thus, different approaches to define and measure both constructs seem to be necessary.

scholarly journals Fixed-Term Jobs after Vocational Education and Training in Switzerland: Stepping Stone or Impediment?

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-113
Author(s):  
Laura A. Helbling
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Stepping Stone ◽  
And Training

Abstract Competing assumptions about whether entering the labour market via fixed-term jobs is a good or bad start into work life persist in the literature. Based on the longitudinal survey TREE, this article sheds light on (1) who enters the Swiss labour market via fixed-term jobs after graduating from initial vocational education and on (2) the consequences regarding their future returns. Results indicate that vocational education graduates entering the work force via fixed-term jobs of low occupational status must expect lower future wages.

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