Croatia (2010-2012)
Strengthening institutional framework for the development of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) occupational standards/qualifications and curricula
The overall objective of the project is to ensure continuous improvement of the VET system in Croatia related to the transferability and recognition of competences and qualifications in compliance with the needs of the economy and the VET Copenhagen Process so as to support system transparency andmobility as well as the employability of Croatian citizens. Thus, this project participates in the development of an improved capacity of the education sector to respond to the needs expressed by the labour market, in order to support the development of the Croatian economy.
Specific objectives
The project more specifically aims at : strengthening and consolidating the results of the VET curricular reform accomplished under the EU CARDS VET programme and ensure coherence of provision with respect to the process of redefining competence-based VET qualifications and curricula in full conformity with the long-term priorities of the economy at the regional/national level and the development of CROQF/National Curriculum; widening access to good-practice examples and empower practitioners, including social partners, at all levels of the VET system for performing relevant tasks they are called on to undertake.