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VTOS 20 th Anniversary Conference Making changes happen Anticipating the next decade. Adult Education Officers’ Association Fiona O’Loughlin. Making changes happen The challenge……. Recognising the urgency of change Identifying what has to be changed
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VTOS 20th Anniversary Conference Making changes happenAnticipating the next decade Adult Education Officers’ Association Fiona O’Loughlin
Making changes happen The challenge……. • Recognising the urgency of change • Identifying what has to be changed • Maximise the potential / Minimise the pain
Making changes happen Where to start……. • Profile & evaluate all VTOS programmes nationally • Establish the role of VTOS within an integrated Adult Education Service • Introduce pre-screening (AEGI) • Direct learners as appropriate • Make generic skills a key component of all programmes
Re-brand Re-focus Breakdown the barriers to access Flexibility is key Know the local market Forge stronger local relationships (e.g. Third Level/Industry /CDB/RAPID) Making changes happen The VTOS make-over
Anticipating the next decade • Rapid pace of change • Ability to respond effectively • Keep learners who are educationally disadvantaged at the centre of our work • Keep up with the latest fashion!