A new Model of Vocational Education and Training in Brasov County

• Author: Ivan, M. - Albu, R.G.
• Position: Firm Foundations Romania - Dept. of Management and Economic Informatics, Transilvania University of Brasov
• Pages: 77-84

Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov

Series V: Economic Sciences • Vol. 7 (56) No. 1 - 2014

A NEW MODEL OF VOCATIONAL

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

IN BRAŞOV COUNTY

M. IVAN1 R.G. ALBU2

Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to describe the vocational system and

its benefits from both the economic and social perspective, and analyze its

implementation in Romania, the German Vocational School Kronstadt being

the first vocational school in our country. The results of the research at the

Schaeffler Romania company, the top economic agent that provides the

practical training for many students involved in this educational system, have

emphasized the specific contributions of vocational education and training

which are beneficial not only for students but also for the company itsel f, as

well as for the entire society.

Key words: vocational education and training, youth unemployment, social

inclusion, dual system in Romania.

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1 Firm Foundations Romania.

2 Dept. of Management and Economic Informat ics, Transilvania University of Braşov.

1. Introduction

Vocational Education and Training

(VET) has received much appreciation in

recent years in academic papers, but also in

the political arena, for two major reasons.

First of all, it is perceived as a suitable

instrument of promoting economic growth.

Secondly, it is regarded as a potentially

powerful method to encourage social

inclusion.

In the European context, it is seen as an

important element in the transformation of

the European economy and there are

numerous examples of presumed effects in

different countries. The purpose of VET is

to provide individuals with skills that are

applicable in the workplace. It is also

superior to general education from a

socializing point of view, as well as in

promoting access to the labour market.

The fact that such a vocational school

was opened in the county of Braşov raised

an interest to get an insight into what it

actually vocational education and training

means and what implications this might

have on individuals and the society.

2. Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training aims

to equip people with knowledge, know-

how, skills and/or competences required in

particular occupations or, more broadly, on

the labour market [5] UNESCO supports

vocational education and training and sees

it as being a tool to reduce poverty, recover

the economy and develop sustainability. At

the Shanghai UNESCO Congress the

participants concluded that VET should be

a top priority to deal with problems such as