The European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network, ELGPN
The European Lifelong Guidance Policy Network, (ELGPN) is the European Union’s Lifelong Learning Programme funded national network, which was launched in 2007.
Discussion on the dual vocational training model development in Latvia (05.06.2013)
On the 5th of June Employers’ Confederation of Latvia has organised round table discussions, where it was discussed how should look work experience and practice-based vocational education (dual education) in Latvia .
Raised criteria for the allocation of vocational education competence centre status
Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No.144 ,strong>“Procedure for the allocation and nullification of vocational education competence centre status” (19.03.2013) set criteria for vocational education institutions for the allocation of vocational education competence centre status.
The Diploma Supplement – the first Latvian educational document with references to Latvian / European Qualification Framework Levels.
New regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 202 ‘’Procedures by which State Recognised Education Documents Certifying Higher Education are Issued” (16.04.2013), entered in force in April 19,2013, and it updates the Higher Education Diploma Supplement according to the Latvian Education System that is linked to European Qualification Framework.
State Education Development Agency (SEDA) organised seminar on European Credit Transfer in vocational education.
State Education Development Agency (SEDA) in May 9, 2013 organised Leonardo da Vinci programme thematic monitoring workshop “ECVET as a support for the lifelong learning”.
State Service of Education Quality will coordinate implementation of EQAVET
In May 1, 2013 the State Service of Education Quality new regulation (Cabinet of Ministers Nr.225, Riga, April23, 2013) entered into force.
In regulations there is defined State Service of Education Quality new aim- to provide with qualitative and legal education by monitoring the quality of education and providing support to all kinds and levels of educational institutions when implementing monitoring in the educational process.
New opportunities to travel in the ‘’World of Professions’’
State Education Development Agency has designed new web portal profesijupasaule.lv. The aim of the portal is to expand students’ perceptions of diversity of professions and to provide information on the content and requirements for these professions or information on employees, as well as generate students’ interest and desire to explore in depth the world of work and their personal careers.
Government supports the second round for modernising vocational education establishments (22.01.2013)
On 22 January 2013, the government approved the project of Cabinet Regulations “Regulations on implementing the second project selection round of the Action Programme “Infrastructure and Services” supplement 3.1.1.1. activity “Modernisation of education facilities and improvement of infrastructure for implementing vocational education programmes””, which was elaborated by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Career Week (26.-30.11.2012) in five cities of Latvia
During the week of November 26-30 (2012), State Education Development Agency in cooperation with local education boards, general and vocational education establishments, higher education institutions, youth centres, libraries and local enterprises arrange Career Week that will be held simultaneously in five cities of Latvia – Liepāja, Ventspils, Rēzekne, Daugavpils and Valmiera – located in various regions of the country.
International conference “Upper levels of qualifications frameworks: Should we include professional qualifications?” in Riga (23.10.2012)
On 23 October (2012) the Academic Information Centre – Latvian National Coordination Point arranged an international conference “Upper levels of qualifications frameworks: Should we include professional qualifications?” that was held in Riga, Latvia (hotel „Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija”).
