Vocational Education and Training Development in the Context of Knowledge Society and Competitive Economy
Vocational Education and Training Development in the Context of Knowledge Society and Competitive Economy
Author(s): Rimantas LaužackasSubject(s): Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: vocational education and training; strategic trends of VET development; knowledge society; lifelong learning; employment; employability; basic skills; system of qualifications; teacher training
Summary/Abstract: Vocational education and training systems in all the European countries have to adapt to the requirements of knowledge society and competitive economy development. This article addresses major strategic trends of Lithuanian vocational education and training system reform that started 12 years ago, and presents its evaluation results. A new VET strategy is being formulated, assessing the targets it has to achieve in order to guarantee individuals’ lifelong learning and employability.
Journal: Profesinis rengimas: tyrimai ir realijos
- Issue Year: 2002
- Issue No: 05
- Page Range: 26-39
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English