The professional development of teachers should be supported because they are key to the quality implementation of educational policies, said Minister of Education Miomir Vojinović.
As announced by the relevant Ministry, he attended the jubilee celebration of the Center for Vocational Education, which was established twenty years ago in accordance with the provisions of the General Law on Education.
Vojinović pointed out that the mission of the Center, in cooperation with partners, is to be the driving force and leverage in the development of professional education for young people and adults for life in modern society, for facing career challenges and professional support in the work of schools.
He said that the Center, in cooperation with representatives of the real sector, connecting schools and employers, developed standards and programs for acquiring qualifications needed by the labor market.
"Through the Center's work on strengthening the system of professional education, the interests of social partners were connected and harmonized for the provision of a qualified workforce and the state to enable professional, personal and social development for every student and to create a foundation for lifelong learning," emphasized Vojinović.
He assessed that the professional development of teachers should be supported first, because they are key to the quality implementation of educational policies and to work on improving the mechanisms for ensuring the quality of teaching at school and at the employer.
The green and digital transition, as the minister stated, opens up new opportunities for new jobs that need to be prepared for.
Vojinović said that the possession of relevant skills will help students to successfully deal with changes in the labor market and to be fully involved in society and democratic processes, thereby contributing to economic and personal development and social inclusion.
He pointed out that the enrollment of students in the first grade of secondary schools is coming up, as well as that there is talk of a lack of manpower.
"We invite all our esteemed partners to actively engage in cooperation with schools, to engage in dual education and thus provide a workforce for themselves, for the future development of their company," concluded Vojinović.
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