Workshop with the representatives of stakeholders in vocational education

On January 14th the first workshop - provision of information on national vocational education and training (VET) systems and policies - has been organized. The workshop participants were relevant stakeholders in vocational education and training in Croatia: Croatian Employment Service, Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts, Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes, Croatian Chamber of Economy, Croatian Employers’ Association, Ministry of Labour and Pension System, Union of Autonomous Trade Unions of Croatia, Ministry of Science; Education and Sport and Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts.

Main purpose of the workshop was to discuss and provide information required by the questionnaire on national vocational education and training policies, measures and activities, as well as the progress regarding meeting short term objectives defined by the “Bruges Communiqué on enhanced European Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training for the period 2011-2020.“

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In May-June 2021, the Institute for Social Research in Zagreb conducted a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Croatia. The survey concludes that the effects of the pandemic on learners’ wellbeing and learning progress were considerable; it calls for effective policy responses.

While facing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WorldSkills Croatia 2021 competition was held live from 11 to 13 May in Zagreb, Croatia, for over 300 IVET learners in 43 disciplines.

From March to June 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown and the school transition to distance learning, the Agency for VET and Adult Education (ASOO) conducted a survey on the experience, attitudes and needs associated with distance learning in Croatia. They asked 1348 IVET and CVET teachers to assess digital competences, distance learning delivery and available support. Further surveys were also conducted among pre-tertiary and provider levels to plan support and different scenarios for education and training delivery in 2020/21.

The Zagreb and Petrinja earthquakes that occurred in the spring and winter of 2020 respectively, caused major disruption in the education process at all levels, including VET.

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