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Description
The aim of the project is to develop and create a modern educational platform supporting youth in choosing a career related to the technical industry. The platform will be rooted in current VET programs (including dual education), also complementing them in the terms of specific competence gaps indicated by practical vocational teachers and entrepreneurs.
The way to determine the content published on the platform will be an analysis (in the form of an in-depth research questionnaire) of the needs of stakeholders in technical VET education, that will diagnose key competency gaps. Following the identified gaps, adaptive and complementary educational materials will be developed and shaped into an interactive online service dedicated for youth.
The IPHZR in the Radom region (Poland) and the SOTS in the Stavanger region (Norway) will be responsible for the evaluation of current vocational education methods as well as the coordination and preparation of materials supplementing the curricula, while Eduexpert will be responsible for the development and implementation of the educational platform.
The platform will be universal, generally accessible and bilingual, and the key additional content supplementing the current curicula will be a general presentation of several technical professions and a possible career path after the end of VET education. As a result, an interactive website promoting technical vocational education will be built, allowing for its further expansion with new topics / professions in the future. Through online access to the website, the user will be able to interactively find key information related to a specific profession, presented in an interesting and innovative form, also having the opportunity to verify his competences in relation to the requirements of this profession.
The learning platform will be open, accessible and sustainable, allowing it to be used continuously and expanded once it has been proven to be effective.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the issues or challenges related to vocational education, particularly in helping young people choose a career path in the technical industry. It sought to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, ensuring students become well-qualified and experienced employees equipped to work in modern technological environments.
The project developed a modern educational platform to support young people in selecting technical career paths. This platform, which is freely available and bilingual, supplements existing vocational education programs, including dual education. It provides information on various technical professions and potential career paths after vocational education. Additionally, the project organized a study visit to Stavanger, Norway, for representatives of counselors and vocational teachers from Poland. During the visit, participants learned about vocational education practices in Norway and methods of supporting and promoting vocational education.
The project achieved several outcomes and impacts. It provided a universal educational platform that enhances vocational education programs and helps students make informed career choices. The platform''s accessibility and bilingual nature widen its reach, benefiting a diverse audience. Furthermore, the study visit to Norway exposed participants to effective vocational education practices and strategies for promoting vocational education, potentially leading to the adoption of similar approaches in Poland. Ultimately, the project''s efforts contribute to the long-term benefits of providing well-educated human resources, raising the competence level of the local community, offering development opportunities for young people, and ensuring employment stability for them.
Summary of bilateral results
Offshore Technical School (SOTS) is a public educational institution in Norway and a leading organization for vocational education and training for industry at the technical college level. The school''s curriculum combines theory and practice with the experience that students have gained in companies through dual training. SOTS'' curricula are interdisciplinary in nature, and their content is reviewed to keep abreast of industry developments. The Stavanger school''s long experience in the practice of dual education, curriculum development and cooperation in international projects had a significant impact on the realization of the planned results of the project. Project teams on behalf of IPHZR and SOTS were involved at every stage of the project. A significant element of the project was the organization on 23-27.05.2022 of a study visit to Stavanger, Norway for 10 representatives of counselors, vocational, practical training teachers from Poland. During the visit, participants from Poland had the opportunity to learn about the specifics of vocational education in Norway, see vocational education centers/workshops at schools and employers, and learn about the methods of supporting and promoting VET education by independent administrative units dedicated to this purpose. At the same time, the historical context of the development of VET education in the Rogaland region was presented in relation to the region''s key oil, off-shore and shipbuilding industries.The group of participants in the mobilityvisited:- vocational training schools with their laboratory and workshop facilities( Bryne),- key employers with an advanced dual training system in place (Rosanberg shipyard and Aarbake metalworking company),- a special unit of the OFIR business self-government established to integrate, promote and develop vocational training in the fields of metalworking and welding,- an oil extraction museum.