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11/03/2014
Danish Officials In NI To Explore Collaborative Vocational Learning
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has met with training officials from one of the largest regional vocational training centres in Denmark to explore collaborative vocational learning within Northern Ireland's further education sector.
During the meeting with officials from Danish training centre EUC Syd at Stormont, Minister Farry said: "I recently examined the vocational training model in Denmark as part of my Department's ongoing review of youth training in Northern Ireland. I am keen to continue to internationalise the debate about further education here and am pleased to be able to engage with delegates from Denmark.
"The aim of the youth training review is to develop a youth training offer of sufficient breadth and depth to enable young people to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship or further education programme, or into sustained employment.
"Experts from the OECD have recommended Denmark as a model of best practice for Vocational Education and Training provision and as a world class example of how the use of mandatory and accredited work placements in vocational training can help move young people close to labour market into employment."
During their two day visit, the Danish delegation will also visit Further Education college campuses in Newry and Belfast.
They will also attend IFEX, a showcase for the food, retail and hospitality industries at the King's Hall, Belfast, where students from Southern Regional College will prepare and serve lunch as part of the restaurant service competition.
(IT/JP)
During the meeting with officials from Danish training centre EUC Syd at Stormont, Minister Farry said: "I recently examined the vocational training model in Denmark as part of my Department's ongoing review of youth training in Northern Ireland. I am keen to continue to internationalise the debate about further education here and am pleased to be able to engage with delegates from Denmark.
"The aim of the youth training review is to develop a youth training offer of sufficient breadth and depth to enable young people to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship or further education programme, or into sustained employment.
"Experts from the OECD have recommended Denmark as a model of best practice for Vocational Education and Training provision and as a world class example of how the use of mandatory and accredited work placements in vocational training can help move young people close to labour market into employment."
During their two day visit, the Danish delegation will also visit Further Education college campuses in Newry and Belfast.
They will also attend IFEX, a showcase for the food, retail and hospitality industries at the King's Hall, Belfast, where students from Southern Regional College will prepare and serve lunch as part of the restaurant service competition.
(IT/JP)
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