Aurelia VarticVET projects consultant

LED Moldova

Chisinau, 11/07/11

Technical Assistance Projects in VET

Republic of Moldova

Moldovan VET sector after 1998little experience in determining skill needs

and developing standardslittle cooperation with businesses outdated curriculapoor investment in the VET sectoraging teaching staffobsolete equipmentlack of sector attractiveness to students

and their parents

First EU support in VET sector

Tacis project “Reform of the vocational education and training system of Moldova” (1998-2000)

experiments with more decentralized schoolsdevelopment of the multifaceted school,

providing four years of secondary education and thus

ensuring potential access to higher education

Recent and current players in VET

SwedenSwitzerlandLiechtensteinAustriaGermany

Support to the Labour Market Authorities and Vocational Education Services in working towards improving the Labour Market in Moldova

Financed by: SIDAImplemented by: Hifab International Project duration: 01/01/2006 – 30/12/2010Budget: approx. 1,580,000 EURProject goal: reforming the VET systemestablish a firm cooperation between education,

employment, regional development authorities, and social partners around a newly established national centre for VET Development Specific attention was given to vulnerable groups on the labor market

Moldovan Occupational Standards, Assessment and Certification (SOMEC)

Financed by: SDC Implemented by: INBAS & IFCP Project duration: 01/03/06 – 31/03/10 Project budget: 2’000.000 CHF Project goal:

- develop occupational standards (OS)- build up and institutionalize a national system of assessment and certification of vocational competences.

Major achievements:-  National capacity built in OS and assessment - National Council on Occupational Standards, Assessment and Certification (OSAC) has been established by Government - eight OS (draft) based on DACUM methodology

Strengthening of Vocational Education and Training in Moldova (CONSEPT)

Financed and implemented by: LEDProject duration: 2008 – 2014 (phase I & II)Project budget: phase I: 1’290.000 EURProject goal: Strengthen a number of VET

schoolsIn supporting the reforms of VET, project

activities focus on:- Organizational development

- Staff development (instructional and occupational skills) together with TUM - Equipment supply

Synergy of donors inputSIDA/Hifab –development of VET policies,

labor market needs analysis, teachers training, guidance, actions for vulnerable groups, social dialogue, etc.

SDC/IFCP - development of OS and assessment

LED/CONSEPT – strengthen the school level by capacity building and modernization of workshops.

Joint pilot activities had been implemented

Agricultural Schools as Centers of Competence for Regional Education and Training (MOLAGRI)

Financed by: ADA, ME of RM, KulturKontakt Austria (impl)

Project duration: 01/12/04 – 30/08/13 Project budget: 560.000 EURProject goal: improve the ability of school leavers to

develop business activities based on small and medium sized family-farmsteads.

In its two beneficiary schools the project works on: - adjusting the school program to the needs in the region;- making school a center for regional development in agriculture;- developing curricula on grape-growing/winemaking and legumiculture

“VET school develops as a training provider for WSS in Moldova” Financed by ADAimplemented by IFCPproject duration – 01/01/10 – 31/12/12project goal “Two VET institutions provide

demand-driven initial and further training in occupations relevant for WSS”.

Major activities:- occupational profiles for plumber and electrician- update curricula for the 2 occupations - procure necessary equipment

Training Firms (ECO NET Moldova)

Financed by: ADA Implemented by: KulturKontakt AustriaProject duration: 01/09/06 – 30/12/13Project goal: To provide the innovative,

practically-orientated teaching method “Training Firm”

Focus on secondary business and vocational education institutions.

Moldovan Employment and Entrepreneurship Education and Training Activity (MEEETA)

Financed by: LEDImplemented by Winrock MoldovaProject duration: oct. 2008 – 2013 (Phase I & II)Project budget: 2’036.706 USDProject goal: Helping young people to get

employed or self-employed by:- Revision of entrepreneurship curriculum in VETS;- Teacher training; - Training of young people for employment;- Training of young people for self-employment.

Strengthening initial and continuing training of handcrafts in Moldova

Financed by: BMZImplemented by: CCI Moldova & CC

Koblenz Project duration: Jul. 2007 – 2012 (phase I

& II)

Project goal: Increase workers’ skills according to the labor market demands

based on German dual system

“HIV/AIDS Prevention in Eastern Europe” Moldova component

Financed by: GIZImplemented by: GFA & CMBProject duration: 01/01/09 – 30/11/10

Project goal: To support the HIV/AID prevention in VET system

Curriculum, along with teacher’s book and student’s book, for a Healthy Life Style course was developed.

European Training Foundation

ETF has been assisting Moldova for about 10 years to reform the education, training and labor market systems

coordination with other donors in the VET sector, searching for synergies and sharing tools under the Mobility Partnership.

labor market demand analysis, reviewing education and training system and support the social partnership

latest analysis carried out in Moldova:- Torino Process (21/01/11)- A Study of the Moldovan VET System and its Relevance to Labor Market (01/06/05)- The Challenges of Lifelong Learning Report (01/06/05)

Lessons learnedAll relevant stakeholders and decision

making bodies are to be on board; participatory approach is a must;

Policies/strategies should reflect the economic development of the country, its constitution and culture;

Policies cannot simply be transplanted from another country;

Policies/strategies should not stand alone, but should be part of a well-designed package of measures for their implementation.

Lessons learnedPolicies should be reflected in annual and

medium-term plans, and budgets of government

Activities supported by donors should be well coordinated with national partners

Products proposed to be developed have to be in line with EU standards but also adjusted to national context

Projects should have an exit strategy and the national counterpart should take ownership of the projects’ products