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THE MODERNISATION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN LATVIA

The National Observatory’s 2001 report
to the European Training Foundation

Riga   2001

Compiled by: Baiba Ramina, Vija Hodireva, Solvita Silina

The following persons participated in the Observatory’s working group and/or provided the required information and comments:
M.Behmane, M.Dreimane, I.Jansone, A.Joma, G.Krusts, J.Kusnere, I.Simanovica, Dz.Tillere, I.Upeniece, Z.Priede.

 This report has been prepared at the request of the European Training Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Science.  It reflects the opinion of the Latvian National Observatory.

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THE MODERNISATION OF VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION IN LATVIA

The National Observatory’s 2001 report
to the European Training Foundation

Riga   2001
 

LIST OF CONTENTS     

Executive Summary
Introduction

1. Socio-economic background

1.1. Economic development
1.2. Demography

2. Labour market background

2.1. Economic activity of the population
2.2. Employment
     2.2.1. Structural changes in employment
     2.2.2. Employment in the private sector
     2.2.3. Employment opportunities for graduates
2.3. Unemployment
2.4. Labour market policy
2.5. Future skill needs of the economy
2.6. Conclusions as regards the key labour market issues and their influence on the aspects of human resources development

3. Modernisation of vocational education and training

3.1. Introduction
3.2. Human resource development strategy
3.3. Preparation for access to European Structural Funds
3.4. Modernisation of initial vocational training
     3.4.1. Structure and organisation of initial vocational training
     3.4.2. Responsible bodies
     3.4.3. Funding
     3.4.4. Social dialog and the involvement of social partners
     3.4.5. Curriculum development
     3.4.6. Legislation
     3.4.7. Strengths and weaknesses of initial vocational education and training

3.5. Modernisation of continuing vocational training
     3.5.1. Continuing education opportunities from the supply perspective
     3.5.2. Continuing education opportunities from the demand perspective
     3.5.3. Responsible institutions
     3.5.4. Funding
     3.5.5. Social dialog and the involvement of social partners
     3.5.6. Curriculum development and skills assessment
     3.5.7. Legislation
     3.5.8. Strengths and weaknesses of continuing vocational education

3.6. Links between initial and continuing vocational education
3.7. Vocational guidance and counselling

4. Management training

5. VET teachers/ trainers/ managers and administrators

5.1. School leaders and teachers within the vocational education system
5.2. Teacher training in general
     5.2.1. Training of school leaders
     5.2.2. Training for teachers of general subjects
     5.2.3. Training for teachers of professional subjects
5.3. In-service training for teachers of general and professional subjects

6. Research on vocational education and training

7. International cooperation in the modernisation of  vocational education

8. Conclusions and future needs

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