The development of modular vocational education programs has started
This is the fourth year when Latvia ESF project “Development of sectoral qualifications system and increasing the efficiency and quality of vocational education” (01.12.2010-31.08.2015) is being implemented. One of project activities is the development of modular vocational education programmes. This activity is implemented by National Centre for Education.
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HansaVET Journeyman Travel: Guide for VET mobility organizers
The guide for VET mobility organizers „HansaVet Journeyman Travel” is one of the results of EU Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation Project HansaVET: Hanseatic Tradition for VET: Mobility Strategies for Promoting Entrepreneurship Skills of VET Students.
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Amendments to the general and vocational education programmes licensing procedures have entred into force
In March 2014, the amendments to the Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers „General and vocational education programmes licensing procedures” have entered into force.The amendments extend the range of organisations which can implement general and vocational education programmes.
How does EQAVET indicators are integrated into the Latvian vocational education quality assessment system
On March 4, 2014 the State Education Quality Service (SEQS) held seminar/discussion „ The integration of EQAVET indicators into national quality assessment system”. SEQS presented EQAVET development, terminology, quality indicators and their comparison with Latvian vocational education quality assurance system.
Latvian ”Green Skills” in the UNESCO-UNEVOC Regional Forum
The UNESCO-UNEVOC Regional Forum for Europe and North America „Advancing TVET for Youth Employability and Sustainable Development” was held in 28-30 October 2013, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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Meeting between Ministry of Education and Science, Latvian and German Chambers of Crafts
On February 6, 2014 leaders from Ministry of Education and Science met with representatives of Latvian Chamber of Crafts and Frankfurt/Oder Chamber of Crafts.
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„Q Placements” – project for quality apprenticeships in vocational education
Latvia is in the start of realising EU Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation Project „Q-Placements: VET-Enterprise Cooperation for Quality Assurance of VET Placements and Apprenticeships: Introducing Q-Placements Model” (from November 2013 to October 2015).
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State Education Quality Service has started discussions on EQAVET
EQAVET (The European quality assurance in vocational education and training) is implementing practical cooperation by joining EU member states, social partners and European Commission with an aim to establish common criteria and implement them in vocational education and vocational continuing education quality assurance.
In Latvia starting from year 2013 State Education Quality Service is coordinating EQAVET and common criteria implementation in vocational education quality assurance. Starting from August 2013 and till February 2014 State Quality Service is organising discussions on EQAVET framework and implementation of common vocational education quality assurance indicators in Latvia. Discussions are organised at Sectoral Expert Councils to find out involved stakeholders’ opinion. Discussions are organised in the frame of the ESF project “Development of sectoral qualifications system and increasing the efficiency and quality of vocational education”.
Dual education pilot project modules have started
To bring vocational education closer to labour market needs, starting from September 1, 2013 five vocational education schools in Latvia have started to implement elements of dual education system that provides flexible curriculum regarding specifics of relevant profession.
It means that theoretical studies will be combined with professional training at a company.The projects are being implemented by such vocational education schools as Riga State Technical school, Jelgava Technical school, Ogre Technical school, and Valmiera vocational secondary school. The Dual education model foresees to join theoretical studies and real work enjoinment by linking it to professional training. It will help better to acquire skills and competences that are needed at labour market, as well as theoretical knowledge. Young people, who participate in pilot projects, while studying at one of the above mentioned technical schools, will be able to learn chosen profession during training at particular company. At the same time the company will be able to train employees according to the company needs, since the skills of the potential employee will be tested.
Source: Ministry of Education and Science
The World Bank’s research about Latvia: who is unemployed, inactive or in need.
On Ministry of Welfare website is published The World Bank’s research: who is unemployed, inactive or in need and the research is available for any interested. The research gives an assessment of post-crisis policy options
