On June 22-23, within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project implemented by the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO, a training was held in Tsaghkadzor with the participation of journalists covering the VET sector and representatives of partner colleges of the project.
Anna Poghosyan, the organization’s communication and gender specialist, presented to the participants of the two-day training the features of VET coverage, particularly from the perspective of promoting the involvement of women and vulnerable groups.
Lilit Beglaryan, VET consultant at the Strategic Development Agency NGO gave general information to the attendees about the goals and current activities of the MAVETA project.
On the second day of the training, expert Artur Baghdasaryan presented the strategy of dual education, the VET system, mass media monitoring results, and the peculiarities of VET institution pages in social networks.
In their speeches, the representatives of VET institutions referred to the professions taught with a dual educational approach, the experience of cooperation with private sector partners.
During an interactive discussion, journalists and college representatives raised their concerns and issues related to the work of respective fields, as well as opportunities for cooperation.
