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Bridging vocational education and work Jan Harald Notkevich 18.03.2014. Project Vocational Training. Every upper secondary school in Nordland. Vocational education. Electricians Computer electronics Design and craft Health and care Media and communication Information technology
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Bridging vocational education and work Jan Harald Notkevich 18.03.2014
Project Vocational Training Everyuppersecondaryschool in Nordland
Vocational education Electricians Computer electronics Design and craft Health and care Media and communication Information technology Technology and industrial production
MAIN GOALS Bridging vocational education and work Increase the numbers of apprentices Take earlier steps to vocational training A list of actual companies Individual and direct contact with each student Introduce the students to the companies Contracts in advance
Main challenges • Lackofapprovedcompanies • The student himself – effort, interest, initiative and attitude • Absence from school • Weak grades • Students more occupiedwiththeirrights, thanbeingdutyful.
What employers look for in apprentices Willingness to work hard Punctuality Reliability Enthusiasm and appetite to learn A passion for the trade Show your digital competence (Ipad, mobile,pc) Use technology to make a difference Right attitude and real interest Social intelligence
The key to success? • Teamwork (advisors, PPT, BUP, OT, Public healthnurse) • Close to the student • Link and bridge to thecompanies • Monitoringtheclosing date for application • Building a confidentrelation • Writing an application and a CV • Motivation and presence
The key.. Establishing network Less bureaucratic Local anchoring to the school The students own drive and attitude