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Establishing dual-like VET pilots in agriculture and tourism in the Gabala, Ismayilly and Gakh districts

Project Description
“Establishing dual–like vocational education and training (VET) pilots in agriculture and tourism in Gabala, Ismayilli and Gakh districts” (ED VET) project is co-funded by the European Union and German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation, and being implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with the duration from September 2017 to June 2020. The pilot project aims at increasing attractiveness and labour-market relevance of VET in the fields of agriculture and tourism through implementing German dual-like VET approach.
The overall objective of the project is to foster a transition from a supply-driven to a demand-driven VET. Particularly, this will be achieved through supporting three VET centres in establishing sound and enduring linkages with the private sector, introducing labour-market oriented curricula and practical learning phases, as well as capacities building of educational staff with close cooperation with employers.
Specific Objective
The specific objective of this project is to establish dual-like VET pilots in the field of agriculture and tourism at 3 VET centres in the Gabala, Ismayilly and Gakh districts.
Expected Results
- Strategic positioning of 3 VET centres developed;
- Strategic partnerships with the private sector (in dual-like VET) in the 3 VET centres established;
- Competence-based curricula and learning materials for the 3 VET centres in 2 sectors with high labour market relevance developed and tested;
- Demand-led VET training for prospective entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups established;
- Capacities of VET centre management and administrative staff, teachers, master-trainers and private sector instructors improved;
- Communication strategy on quality VET prepared and implemented, lessons learnt identified and disseminated for national/cross-national up-scaling.
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Beneficiaries
4. Up to 10 methods and modules for adult training developed and piloted
6. Communication strategy on quality VET prepared and implemented, lessons learnt identified and disseminated for national/ cross-national up-scaling
5. Capacity of VET centre management, teachers, trainers, master-trainers and in-company trainers from partner companies improved
3. Develop competence-based modular teaching and learning materials in selected profiles
2. Establishing strategic partnership with the private sector and pilot VET centres for the implementation of dual-like VET scheme
1. Strategic development plans of pilot VET centres are developed
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2. Establishing strategic partnership with the private sector and pilot VET centres for the implementation of dual-like VET scheme
ToT on developing training modules in "Vocational didactics and pedagogy" to local experts
Advisory Board meeting; Discussing draft charter (Gabala VET centre)
Round table with private sector for developing "Dual-like VET Concept" for agriculture and tourism occupations
Presentation of developed Strategic Development Plans of pilot VET centres
Conference “Best practices and lessons learned of from the implementation of dual-like VET pilots in Azerbaijan”
Workshop with project partners on the occasion of the harvesting from the 2-hectare demonstration vineyard
13th International Education Exhibition
Training on “Customer Service for receptionists”
Advisory Board meeting at Gabala VET centre
Fourth Steering Committee Meeting
PROJECT DETAILS
Azerbaijan
Priority Area:
Partnership that creates, Partnership that creates
Subsector:
Employment and entrepreneurship, Education, Research and Innovation
Topic:
Jobs, Education
Project Status:
Completed
Start Date:
01.09.2017
End Date:
30.06.2020
EU Project Number:
387-252
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