At the 3rd annual conference on the future of short-cycle higher education, organised by the Association of Higher Vocational Colleges of Slovenia, experts agreed on the need for stronger cooperation between short-cycle higher education and the economy – especially amid the current labour shortage.
Minister of Education Dr Vinko Logaj stressed that education must become modern and adapted to market needs: "Work placements in companies give students direct contact with the labour market." Franjo Bobinac, president of the Slovenian Olympic Committee, added that competences such as motivation and willingness to learn are key, noting that professional athletes find it easier to gain an education at short-cycle higher education institutions thanks to flexible study.
Host mag. Marjana Majerič of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia called cooperation between business and colleges a precondition for economic development. mag. Gregor Rak highlighted hackathons as a way of connecting students with real business challenges, Gregor Deleja of the City of Celje called for more local support in shaping programmes, and Martin Jezeršek of Jezeršek Catering presented good practice in integrating students into work processes.
As Žan Dapčevič, vice-president of the Association and director of Academia, said, the mission of short-cycle higher education institutions is "to be a synonym for innovation, quality and opportunities for all generations".
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Source: Academia (14. 11. 2024). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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