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Cap4App
Strengthening the Capacities of the Chambers and
Partners to Help SMNEs to Engage in
Apprenticeship
CLOSING CONFERENCE
11 September 2018
Melina Schneider
Head of Taskforce for the Internationalization of VET
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ)
We represent the interests of business
The Austrian Economic Chambers represent
more than 500,000 member companies
in the Austrian economy.
Business People
Representative body
The Austrian Economic Chamber Organisation (WKO)
• represents the interest of its members, the Austrian businesses
• almost 500,000 member companies
• provide comprehensive services
e.g. ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, the Foreign Trade Promotion Organisation with over 110
offices in more than 70 countries
• impart knowledge through educational facilities
e.g. Institute for Economic Promotion (WIFI), universities of applied sciences, etc.
• Seven Industry Sectors
Crafts and Trades IndustryCommerce
Transport and Communications Information and ConsultingTourism and Leisure
Contribution to improving the competitive ability of the Austrian companies
Banking and Insurance
The Chambers of Commerce were established by the Austrian
legislature to safeguard the interests of people in business in Austria.
>> Statutory Representation of Professional Interests
Background: Austria’s system of Social Partnership
Employer
Austrian Chamber
of Agriculture
Austrian Federal
Economic
Chamber
Chambers of Commerce Chambers of Agriculture
Employee
Austrian Federation
of Trade UnionsFederal Chamber of
Labour
Chamber of Labour Industrial Trade
Unions
(Association)
Established by law
Responsibilities and tasks of the
Austrian Economic Chambers in dual VET
The Chambers of Commerce have additional roles, in
which they act as an authority "on behalf of the state"
(transferred field of action)
>> when carrying out these duties they are bound by written
instructions from the relevant Federal Minister
Certification as master craftsman
Apprenticeships
Responsibilities and tasks of the
Austrian Economic Chambers in dual VET
Organisational implementation of apprenticeship training
(e.g. apprenticeship exam)
The initiative for the introduction of new apprenticeships
and further development of existing apprenticeships
often come from companies via Social Partners.
Social Partners also submit opinions
on draft training regulations
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
over 110 offices in more than 70 countries
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA has a network of 76 Trade Commissions, 36 Marketing Offices,and 35 Independent Business Consultants. So wherever your business takes you, you’ll find ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA is within easy reach.
http://www.advantageaustria.org
Web presence of WKO
http://wko.at
WKO invites Austrian business
to navigate its way to success
Taskforce for internationalization
of dual vocational education and training
Services and support measures for Austrian companies abroad to getskilled workforce (transfer of dual vocational education and training)
Educational policy measures for skilled workers in Austria (e.g. ibw skills monitor, apprentices with migrant background)
Specific (dual) vocational training measures in Africa to lower thepressure due to migration
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber as an international competent body for dual vocational education and training
7 Success factors for transferrability
„ownership by companies and social partners“
governance und finance
Successful
apprenticeship
„professions are more than jobs“
vocational principle - holistic notion of competence
„business case“
return of investment for companies
„quality as a shared responsibility“
mechanisms for quality assurance
„responsiveness to changing requirements“
mechanisms of adjustments
„apprenticeship as an attractive VET route“
demand by young people
„lean administration and clear and transparent
processes“
administration und implementation
Pilot projects
Objective: Implementation of the main characteristics of the dual
vocational training within the existing legal framework
Increase of the share of practical training
Apprenticeship remuneration
Qualified-trainer in the company
Basic equipment (depending on the respective apprenticeship)
Recruiting of students, apprenticeship contract with the company
and at the same time students of the vocational school
Adaptation of the curriculum based on the needs of the company
Final apprenticeship exam prepared and carried out by experts
Dual vocational training – main characteristics
Selection of apprentices by companies
Adaptation of the curriculum due to company needs
Remuneration for the apprentice
2 learning environments
Training Contract with the company: at the same time student of a
part- time vocational school
Apprenticeship-leave examination, held by experts of the practice
Austrian System abroad: successful export
• Slovakia: Project „Young Stars!“ Introduction of the Austrian model of dual training in
Slovakia by initiative and active participation of Austrian companies
• Professions: Metal workers, metal technicians, mechatronics
• Degrees: Slovak apprenticeship degree, Slovak school leaving certificate
• Similar projects also in P.R. China, Bulgaria and Romania,
Serbia (with ADA)
• Erasmus+ projects with: EUROCHAMBRES within a large scale
European project implemented in 12 countries
• Further Erasmus+ projects with Croatia, Spain and others
Dual education
14
Company excursion to attract new
apprentices at company ZKW Slovakia
Incoming Mission Dual
Education Romania
Dual education
15
Project visit, Shanghai
Informing about dual education,
Plovdiv
European Framework for Quality and Effective
Apprenticeships (EFQEA)
At European level…
European Framework for Quality
and Effective Apprenticeships (EFQEA)
European Framework for Quality
and Effective Apprenticeships (EFQEA)
Joint analysis of the actual status of apprenticeship in Croatia at project launch and
of potentials which can be opened up by the project
Tailor-made study visit in Austria
to promote transfer of knowledge and experience of the Austrian dual VET system to Croatia
in specific to train experts from project partners to become apprenticeship advisors
Training of a team of apprenticeship advisors for SMEs to help SMEs in legal, administrative and
logistical issues with apprentices
Development of a number of project deliverables together with project partners, especially:
• Toolbox for apprenticeship advisors
• Criteria for SMEs
• Guidebook for SME mentors
• Proposal of a programme for mentors and a curriculum for implementation
Promotional activities, closing conference, recommendations for future
Pilot project with the Austrian foreign trade office on Zagreb started during
the project term and to be continued beyond the end of the Cap4App project
Cap4App:Tasks of WKÖ and ibw
Preparation of a clear roadmap with the most important
steps to introduce the dual vocational training
• Useful due to the complexity of the VET reform agenda
• Highlighting of the various reform steps possible
• Prioritization, time and narrative schedule
Overall coherency in key elements of organising dual VET
would increase clarity for companies
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖIN GENERAL
1. Involve the employer side as a competent stakeholder
The employers’ organizations of Croatia, the Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HOK) and the Chamber of Economy (HGK), have to play a more pronounced and active role as important stakeholders in the governance of dual vocational training
• employers have best information on demand of qualifications and competences needed
• for dual VET-formats they are important partners of schools
Essential to bring employers in, not only as providers of training opportunities, but also generally they need to get an institutional voice in the IVET-governance process to better bring in information on ...
• current labour market qualification demand (and therefore theyhave to have a say in the design of vocational/occupationalprofiles, learning outcomes and curricula)
• the prerequisites needed for companies to benefit fromtraining students
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 1
2. Representation of the ownership of the companies
of dual VET by both Chambers
The Chamber of Crafts and Trades and the Chamber of Economy
have to speak with one voice!
• 3 steps to promote this approach:
both Chambers have to come to a common understanding with respect to
goals, formats and procedures for apprenticeship
both Chambers have to agree on a procedure of how they will share future
responsibilities as well as how they will provide service to companies (on a
one-stop-shop principle)
in both Chambers, institutional capacities of
employer-representatives in dealing with IVET
should be raised
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 2
• In the long-term, the Chambers should act on delegated
authority from the responsible ministry, regulated by law
• This guarantees that ownership of the companies of the dual
vocation training is represented through the employers’
organisations
• (Regional) Chambers tasks would be:
Accreditation and registration of training companies
Approval and registration of apprenticeship contracts
Organisation of examinations (the examination boards
consist of representatives of the social partners)
Awarding of the qualification
Administration of financial incentives for training companies
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 2 CONTINUATION
3. Both chambers (HOK and HGK) should offer support measures for
the training companies
• Companies interested in training will need a lot of support and assistance
• Therefore, chambers should offer support, e.g.
at least one apprenticeship advisor in each regional Chamber (local capacity building for all
regions)
both Chambers offer the examination of the in-company mentor training and can offer
preparatory courses for the examination
PR-measures to raise the image of apprenticeship training (events, info-folders, parent-
teacher-conference, out-reach activities, …)
Support in building cooperation between companies and schools (manuals for company visits,
internships & work-based learning in alternance settings; matching tools for companies and
schools interested in starting cooperation ...)
Supporting materials (draft apprenticeship contract, guidebook for the
apprenticeship advisors, recruiting checklists, training guidelines, material
of how to foster company training, (online-) instruments for IVET orientation
and personal career guidance; web platforms for instructors, options for
experience sharing among instructors …)
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 3
For companies interested in providing training, it is important thatthe same administrative regulations and procedures apply
irrespective whether the service is provided by HGK or HOK!
• As long as Chambers will not be delegated authority, they could offer these support measures for companies on a voluntary base
• CCE has already worked out information material, training curricula for mentors, guidelines for them etc. which could be the starting point for tools and instruments to inform and support training companies
• Additionally, CCE has already built up capacity fordual VET by providing training for their staff tobecome apprenticeship adviser throughout theirregional chamber network
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 3 CONTINUATION
4. Mainpoints to be considered for a new legislative framework:
clarify dual VET-formats and modes of cooperation between schools and companies
clarify and enlarge the range of occupations for dual VET
clarify minimum criteria (esp. for companies) to provide dual VET
clarify qualification needed to become a mentor for dual VET
clarify the status of the apprentice (student) during company training
clarify placement procedures of students for company training
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 4
5. Considering/reconsidering public support
Consider sustainability with respect to ways, means and goals of
public support for dual VET
• after EU-funds will have come to an end
Derive basic ideas for design of public support from countries with
well-established dual systems
2 Aspects:
• self-interest of companies to train (core dimension)
• Only marginal share of public financial subsidies
Public financial subsidies should be limited and designed
carefully, not to distort the self-interest of the companies
in training their future skilled work-force.
Cap4App: Perspectives andRecommendations by ibw and WKÖKEY MILESTONES / MILESTONE 5
European Vocational Skills Week
Contact:Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Vienna
Taskforce Internationalization of VET
Melina Schneider
T: +43 5 90 900 4071
07.03.2018