Adult education and VET
Name of the good/interesting practice/initiative/policy
Adult education and VET
Country
Poland
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No
1. Background
What makes this an example of good/interesting practice/initiative/policy?
- The motivation of the initiative (What is the history/background of the policy?)
- Linkages with LLG policy priorities (Please add references to other national/EU policies or documents)
- Participants
In 2007-2008 in the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Vocational Development Centre the first project in Poland was implemented aiming at the validation of competences in two building and construction professions.
Aims and targets
- Objectives of the initiative (What did the policy set out to achieve?)
- Target group
- Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and /or pedagogical)
The project was entitled „Let’s build together”. The project was implemented within the framework of the EQUAL programme and covered the validation of competences in two professions: Gas installation fitter and Sanitary installation fitter. The project allowed for the development of a procedure for the validation of competences and 200 people were able to validate their competence and qualifications.
2. Implementation
Strategy and actions (Please describe the approach adopted to make the reform work and any actions taken.)
- Level of implementation (national, regional etc.)
- Implementation (description)
Experience gathered in the area of validating competences contributed to the implementation of two further projects: „Specialist with a degree” and „Specialist with a degree 2”.
Within the framework of the „Specialist with a degree” project implemented in 2009-2010 a vocational degree or a master degree in following professions could be obtained: Upholsterer and Carpenter.
Within the framework of the second project people could validate their competences in 8 professions: Concrete placer/reinforcement fitter, electrician, gas installation fitter, stonemason, carpenter, upholsterer, technician of furnishing works in the construction sector.
Monitoring and evaluation
- What has been put in place for monitoring and evaluation?
- What actors are involved?
3. Outcomes
Achievements (Please describe the main outcomes/results according to the following headings. Each option can be answered - up to 50 words)
- Specific results
- Cost effectiveness
- Budget
- Innovative aspects
In 2008-2009 a two-year project of innovation transfer was implemented in Poland, entitled: „Towards a Qualified Construction Workforce for Poland”.
Success factors (What key success factors have led to or prevented success?)
- Lessons learnt
- Unintended impacts (Have there been any unintended impacts? Positive or negative?)
Strengths and weaknesses
- What areas of the policy can we learn lessons from?
- Are there still challenges ahead?
4. Additional narrative description of the policy/practice/initiative
Additional information
Name of contact
Role (in policy initiative)
Organization name
Address
Phone
Fax
Website address
No links specified.
Documents and publications
Attached files
Links
No links specified.
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Paulina Bogdanska
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good practice, initiative, interesting practice, policy, access, qualifications, Poland
Warmia and Mazury Pact for Vocational Counselling Development
Name of the good/interesting practice/initiative/policy
Warmia and Mazury Pact for Vocational Counselling Development
Country
Poland
I am proposing that this example will be published also in the KSLLL database
No
1. Background
What makes this an example of good/interesting practice/initiative/policy?
- The motivation of the initiative (What is the history/background of the policy?)
- Linkages with LLG policy priorities (Please add references to other national/EU policies or documents)
- Participants
Warmia and Mazury Pact for Vocational Counselling Development functions for over 4 years. It is a tool for enhancing cooperation of 58 institutions and organisations, including institutions of the labour market, educational centres and organizations and associations of the Warmia and Mazury Region, dealing with issues of vocational guidance. The initiator of the agreement between the institutions was The Regional Labour Office in Olsztyn in November 2007.
Aims and targets
- Objectives of the initiative (What did the policy set out to achieve?)
- Target group
- Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and /or pedagogical)
The teams responsible for different tasks were formed under the Pact. There are leaders who direct the works of participants who are the representatives of the partner institutions. The teams use the support of expert researchers in the implementation of each task. The members of the task force typically meet several times during the year.
2. Implementation
Strategy and actions (Please describe the approach adopted to make the reform work and any actions taken.)
- Level of implementation (national, regional etc.)
- Implementation (description)
Meetings are organised in the premises of their partners in order to get acquainted the specificity of activity of the institutions of the partner. Within Warmia and Mazury Pact for the development of vocational guidance there are 4 sections, i.e.
- Vocational information team
- Training and professional development team
- Diagnostic team
- Coordination and promotion team
Monitoring and evaluation
- What has been put in place for monitoring and evaluation?
- What actors are involved?
3. Outcomes
Achievements (Please describe the main outcomes/results according to the following headings. Each option can be answered - up to 50 words)
- Specific results
- Cost effectiveness
- Budget
- Innovative aspects
The main activity of the parts who signed the Pact is organisation and participation in different meetings, conferences and fairs.
Success factors (What key success factors have led to or prevented success?)
- Lessons learnt
- Unintended impacts (Have there been any unintended impacts? Positive or negative?)
Strengths and weaknesses
- What areas of the policy can we learn lessons from?
- Are there still challenges ahead?
4. Additional narrative description of the policy/practice/initiative
Additional information
Name of contact
Role (in policy initiative)
Organization name
Address
Phone
Fax
Website address
No links specified.
Documents and publications
Attached files
Links
No links specified.
This information was provided/updated by:
Paulina Bogdanska
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good practice, initiative, interesting practice, policy, co-operation, co-ordination, career information, Poland
Discussion Platform for Lifelong Guidance
Name of the good/interesting practice/initiative/policy
Discussion Platform for Lifelong Guidance
Country
Poland
I am proposing that this example will be published also in the KSLLL database
No
1. Background
What makes this an example of good/interesting practice/initiative/policy?
- The motivation of the initiative (What is the history/background of the policy?)
- Linkages with LLG policy priorities (Please add references to other national/EU policies or documents)
- Participants
In 2007 the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy established a Discussion Platform for Lifelong Guidance.
Aims and targets
- Objectives of the initiative (What did the policy set out to achieve?)
- Target group
- Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and /or pedagogical)
This initiative is an opportunity for better co-operation in the area of career guidance activities at the national level through involvement of the most important government and NGO institutions, responsible for strategic solutions and legal provisions.
2. Implementation
Strategy and actions (Please describe the approach adopted to make the reform work and any actions taken.)
- Level of implementation (national, regional etc.)
- Implementation (description)
Cross-platform meetings are held once a year. Each meeting is devoted to specific topics, which allow preparation of materials for discussion and facilitation of joint initiatives.
Monitoring and evaluation
- What has been put in place for monitoring and evaluation?
- What actors are involved?
3. Outcomes
Achievements (Please describe the main outcomes/results according to the following headings. Each option can be answered - up to 50 words)
- Specific results
- Cost effectiveness
- Budget
- Innovative aspects
A lot of institutions which have guidance counselling in their responsibilities, take a part in platform meetings: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Science and Higher Education, National Centre for Supporting Vocational and Continuing Education, Central Board of Prison Service, Headquarters of Voluntary Labour Corps, Management Board of Professional Development Centre, Network of Academic Career Services, Forum of Directors of Local Labour Offices, Assembly of Directors of Regional Labour Offices, Polish Assocciation of Educational and Vocational Counsellors.
Success factors (What key success factors have led to or prevented success?)
- Lessons learnt
- Unintended impacts (Have there been any unintended impacts? Positive or negative?)
These key institutions intensify efforts to develop vocational guidance, during the meetings partners exchange key information and discuss to achieve common positions on important matters.
Strengths and weaknesses
- What areas of the policy can we learn lessons from?
- Are there still challenges ahead?
The partners who form the platform remain with each other in the current working contacts when necessary.
4. Additional narrative description of the policy/practice/initiative
This cooperation of partners in the platform who operate at the central level is not formalised. The institutions are not tied with any formal agreement or contract.
Additional information
Name of contact
Role (in policy initiative)
Organization name
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy
Address
1/3/5 Nowogrodzka st.
Phone
48 22 529 07 40
Fax
48 22 529 07 41
Website address
http://www.mpips.gov.pl
Documents and publications
Attached files
Links
No links specified.
This information was provided/updated by:
Paulina Bogdanska
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good practice, initiative, interesting practice, policy, co-operation, co-ordination, career information, Poland
Voluntary Labour Corps
Name of the good/interesting practice/initiative/policy
Voluntary Labour Corps
Country
Poland
I am proposing that this example will be published also in the KSLLL database
No
1. Background
What makes this an example of good/interesting practice/initiative/policy?
- The motivation of the initiative (What is the history/background of the policy?)
- Linkages with LLG policy priorities (Please add references to other national/EU policies or documents)
- Participants
The Voluntary Labour Corps is a state budget entity supervised by the minister competent for the labour issues.
Aims and targets
- Objectives of the initiative (What did the policy set out to achieve?)
- Target group
- Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and /or pedagogical)
The Voluntary Labour Corps fulfils the duties of the state in the field of employment policy and in the field of counteracting the marginalization and the social exclusion of young people. It has a network of specialized stationary and mobile units providing a range of services for young people.
2. Implementation
Strategy and actions (Please describe the approach adopted to make the reform work and any actions taken.)
- Level of implementation (national, regional etc.)
- Implementation (description)
Level of implementation - national.
Monitoring and evaluation
- What has been put in place for monitoring and evaluation?
- What actors are involved?
3. Outcomes
Achievements (Please describe the main outcomes/results according to the following headings. Each option can be answered - up to 50 words)
- Specific results
- Cost effectiveness
- Budget
- Innovative aspects
Between 2009 and 2013 the Voluntary Labour Corps is carrying out a project co-financed by the EU within the ESF „The Voluntary Labour Corps as the provider of the labour market services”. The activities of the project will be directed to 25.000 young people aged between 15-25, including 600 unemployed and 2.440 people professionally inactive. The following persons will benefit from the assistance: unemployed or people seeking a job with different level of education and qualifications, requiring an assistance on the labour market; students and graduates preparing to enter the labour market and requiring an assistance in terms of professional counselling, job matching and vocational training; people at risk of social exclusion.
Success factors (What key success factors have led to or prevented success?)
- Lessons learnt
- Unintended impacts (Have there been any unintended impacts? Positive or negative?)
Project „The Voluntary Labour Corps as the provider of the labour market services” is compliant with the main activities undertaken to support young people entering the labour market.
Strengths and weaknesses
- What areas of the policy can we learn lessons from?
- Are there still challenges ahead?
4. Additional narrative description of the policy/practice/initiative
Additional information
Name of contact
Role (in policy initiative)
Organization name
Voluntary Labour Corps
Address
1 Tamka st., 00-349 Warsaw, Poland
Phone
Fax
Website address
http://www.ohp.pl
Documents and publications
Attached files
Links
No links specified.
This information was provided/updated by:
Paulina Bogdanska
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good practice, initiative, interesting practice, policy, access, people at risk, unemployed, career information, Poland
Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-2010 round of the Lisbon Strategy - Report by the "flexicurity" mission
Subject of the Policy document
Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-2010 round of the Lisbon Strategy - Report by the "flexicurity" mission
Reference data
Adopted/Released by Council of the European Union
Year of adoption 2008
Reference number 17047/1/08 REV 1 (en)
Available at http:// http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=102&langId=en
Available in English at http://
1. Additional narrative description of the reference to Lifelong Guidance
A report by the Flexicurity mission to facilitate mutual learning in implementation of flexicurity policies.
Through examples from member countries, the report emphasises the role of public employment services in providing guidance services (p. 6 & 9).
The report also points to the importance of the dialogue between the social partners and stakeholder in order to provide approriate occupation guidance (p. 10).
Please also see the Commission Communication (Towards Common Principles of Flexicurity) and the Draft Council Conclusions by the same name, both availabe in this database.
Attached files
- File: Council (2008) Implementation of the common principles of flexicurity within the framework of the 2008-10 round of Lisbon Strategy, Report by the flexicurity mission.pdf (198 KB)
This information was provided/updated by:
Outi Ruusuvirta
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