Gov’t creates new model for vocational education

The Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili announced at today’s governmental meeting that the government is taking steps to create a new model for vocation education which will be based on German, Austrian and Swiss experience in the field.

Kvirikashvili stated that the following changes will be carried out:

• The  integration of the middle level general education into vocational education, which will give a chance to students of vocational institutions to receive an academic certificate and advance from vocational education to a level of higher education.
• The amendments also allow for validating vocational education credits at higher education institutions.
• The form of dual education based on apprenticeship will be defined and prioritised.
• The amendments also offer opportunities for implementing exchange programs. 
• A system of vocational training and retraining will be established, and diverse educational programs will be carried out for both youth and adults.
•  Systemic approaches for inclusive education will be introduced.
• State-run schools of vocational education will be authorised to implement economic activities, including sell products/services developed in the process of learning.
•  A system for teachers’ training and career advancement will be established.
•  Opportunities for the recognition of informal and formal education will be created.
•  The draft law is in full accordance with European standards, including the obligations under the Georgia-EU Association Agreement.