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Extensive meeting to link secondary education with the labor market

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Extensive meeting to link secondary education with the labor market

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth Mr. Prodromos Prodromou had a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Mr. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the President of the CCCI Mr. Christodoulos Agastiniotis, Mr. Antonis Kandrouris Antro represented the President of OEB, Mr. Spyros Spyrou, Director of Human Resources Development of the Human Resources Development Authority and the President of OLTEK Mr. Panagiotis Lysandros, on the subject of study programs in as well as vocational guidance needs in education.

During the meeting, concerns and thoughts were expressed about changes in the organization of curricula in Lyceums and Technical Schools carried out by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth (YPPAN). A discussion followed and thoughts and suggestions were expressed, while the Minister of Education stated that suggestions that have already been submitted are being considered and asked for additional written suggestions on trends and needs in the field of employment, due to the fact that thoughts and plans are currently being considered. for the reorganization of curricula. There was also a discussion about exploring margins to enable more internships during the studies.

Special reference was made to the development of the Post-Secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training (MIEEK). Mr. Prodromou informed about the construction of the main building that is intended to house the system of MIEEK in Limassol and which will soon be completed and informed about the planning of further development and expansion of MIEEK which is a priority goal.

A common finding was that the professional dimension in the education system should be strengthened and curricula should be designed accordingly, emphasizing the development of skills that are necessary in today's world and in line with future trends. As a common position was that there are many possibilities through the operation of MIEEK. The view that special emphasis should be placed on the need to include digital skills to a greater extent, both “horizontally” throughout the education system, and through specific programs and specializations, was also universal.

The meeting was attended by the General Director Mr. Neophytos Papadopoulos, the Director of Higher Education Ms. Terpsa Konstantinidou, the Director of Secondary General Education Mr. Kyprianos Louis and the Director of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education.

Source: www.philenews.com

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