Abstract
The article analyses the EU policy for innovations in the sector of vocational education and training (VET). It reveals the activity results of the European network “Innovations in vocational education and training” leading by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop). The paper identifies main development directions in VET systems and reviews its best practices of the EU countries based on the analysis of the experience of Campus of Occupations and Qualifications (France), Centre for Management, Training and Employment of Youth (Italy) and Centres of (Vocational) Excellence (Great Britain). Additionally, the following research covers some best practices in public and private educational sectors of Ukraine e.g. two university-based models of innovations eco-system realised via innovation hubs and startup schools, STEM-centres and Fabrication Laboratories. Therefore, the main ideas of positive European experience are identified being the valuable tool for developing the modern policy for innovations and VET in Ukraine. The identified local practices in education sector can be adapted to the capacity and needs of VET sector after additional and more detailed study.
Highlights
In 2019 Ukraine took 47th place in start-up rating of countries according to Global innovation index
As noted in the announcement for this event, in 2013 almost 22 million students studied in the EU high schools where half of them (49%) were involved into vocational education and training (VET) programs
Developing their innovative ability and capacity can generate significantly the economic and social gains and financial revenues. It especially covers the urgent need of modern VET in new skills as a consequence of technological change and globalization
Summary
In 2019 Ukraine took 47th place in start-up rating of countries according to Global innovation index. In Ukraine the National Strategy of Education Development-2021 identifies the need in creating conditions for innovations development in order to enhance the investment attractiveness and competitiveness of Ukraine (National Strategy, 2013). The ground for this step is based in the new type of civilization that the humanity has recently had. In Ukraine the start-up support offered to the tech sector takes place in the “Ukrainian the Big Five of IT”: Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and Odessa e.g Startup.Network, Unit.City, Unit Factory, Sikorsky Challenge, Re: Actor, Fab Labs, etc. Other mechanisms include investment tours to Ukrainian cities (UVCA), investment forums, symposia (Speed dealing, KIEF, Kyiv Investment Forum etc.), corporate challenges (Vernadsky Challenge, Science Battle (Carlsberg), Okko etc.)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
