Second Survey School and WOW.pdf

WORKING GROUP: TRANSITION
IV. Working Group: Transition
IV.1. General remarks
Transition from School to the world of work is an approach that provides learning support to
young people as they move from school to work. It encompasses the entire range of learning
and training opportunities, and career development and support mechanisms available to
young people in the post compulsory years. 31
Industry Economy, employers, parents, schools, peer groups and the community all play an
important role in helping students make a successful transition from school to the world of
work.
“It is becoming increasingly important for industry and employers to engage with schools to
establish partnerships so that young people are ‘work ready’ when they leave school.
Increased engagement will also assist schools in meeting industry and employer expectations
of school leavers.”
Like we discussed in Vienna, there are a lot of key factors to make a smooth transition from
school to the world of work. Concerning the theme of the next conference we decided to have
a closer look to the issue of “Youth friendly Society / Youth friendly Economy” a key factor to
build and strengthen local partnerships between schools, industry, business, town/community
councils, training organisations, students and teachers for “early work experiences” for young
people and interactive activities between schools and the world of work.
Asked Questions:
IV. 2. Questions
IV.2.1.
IV.2.2
IV.2.3.
What are the most relevant changes in the world of work?
What are the needs and demands in the labour market, in companies, at the
work place addressed to young people and vocational start‐ups?
What are the most relevant competences and qualifications to remain in
labour market, at the work place, also concerning to the process of lifelong
learning?
IV.2.4 Is yours a youth friendly society and youth friendly economy? Please mention 3
points or arguments to support your thesis.
IV.2.5.
Exists a working network between schools and political stakeholders, public
institutions related to the WOW like labour offices etc. and social parts (Trade
31 Based on: “SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION, STRATEGIC PLAN, 2007 – 2009”, October 2006
Employment and Training Division, The Northern Territory (NT) Government, Australia
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