Key points from tables

1. Key points from tables • Topic Popularity of vocations • mobilise support of parents and teachers, • connecting sport to education • mobilise media to promote WorldSkills • strong PR at WorldSkills necessary

2. Key points from tables Topic: Skills Gap Why is there a gap? -> Image is not as is should be – historic, cultural reasons. If the reasons are not recognised, you cannot fix. WSC should get more emphasis – more marketing, with industry and schools. Training must be valuable and responsive. Quality programs, training progams flexible, graduates employable on completion. Make use of larger companies to lead smaller ones. Govt assistance necessary. Leaders in industry should work with education. Apprenticeship is a good system

3. Key points from tables Topic: No big Answer! Long-term approach on several parallel strategies. Broad communication with young people and parents. Career advice. Lead times – production cycle of education system linked to industry. Exchange programs, cooperation on technology, Innovation and creativity into trades and training programs Need to bring stakeholders together to plan the future.

4. Key points from tables Topic: Low status of trades as career choice Schools and parents dissuading young people from trades – snobbery! Higher aspirations – particularly among minority ethic groups. In schools little hands-on experience of technology Marketing campaign necessary. Trades as a career with dignity – start much ealier with young people. Designing and making in schools. Govt must face up to responsibilities and offer support

5. Key points from tables Topic: Discussed very different matters! Many speakers stressed the need for adaptability to change. We discussed – what competence supports the ability to tackle change. 5 senses must support this ability. Balance between head and hands – and heart. Go back to Reality. (not VR) Adaptability to change for old and young, male and female, different countries. Solutions will be different.

6. Key points from tables • Topic: Do we have a gap? • Young people leaving school too old to learn a vocation5 5 points • More information about trades and qualifications in schools • Tax relief for trainees, etc • Look for talents in schools – language and IT • All doors should be open for apprentices • Life-long learning should be open to all • Companies must offer a job future

7. Key points from tables Topic: 3 points Work and knowledge Schools and enterprises Role of the vocational teacher Learning in the process is important – what effect does that have on the methods, the teachers skills and courseware? This is much more a challenge for the trainers than for the apprentices. They want to do it the same way as in the past In manufacturing industry – training cell – focus on teamwork, integrated into production process. Teachers become moderators or coaches.Identify needs and define paths Immediate integration in the work process on completion important

8. Key points from tables • Topic: Different types of gaps • 3 types • Inter-country skills gaps – developed v developing countries. Solution: more exchange programs for teachers and apprentices • Status gap between vocational education and higher education. Solution: improve perceptions – start with parents. • Levels of skills within industry – more integration

9. Key points from tables Topic: Perception of hand skills Vocational, skill trade are being replaced by professional. Think about the status issue – very important for the future. Mentoring – use the expertise of those who have succeeded – both in industry and in WorldSkills competitions. Role model issue important to encourage parents. Vocation – the voice from within (from the Latin) We cannot go back – but we can influence the future!