An opening ceremony of Sheki Vocational School No.1 was held on August 27.
The school was overhauled, its material and technical basis was refreshed through financial support from the Education Ministry of Azerbaijan, Executive Power of Sheki and Japanese Government within the framework of “Grassroots and Human Security Grant Assistance Programme.” New tourism, service industry, sewing and computer classes were established at the school. Moreover, it was equipped with the appropriate equipment.
The opening ceremony was attended by Education Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Azerbaijan Shusuke Watanabe, Head of Sheki Executive Power Elkhan Usubov and members of the public.
Vocational School was established in 1966 and from the 1998/1999 academic year to the present day has functioned in the current building, which has not previously been overhauled. From the next school year, it is planning to train specialists in the number of new specialties. Considering the potential for tourism in Sheki region conditions for study new specialties in the fields of tourism and services were provided at school.
Many important decisions have been made as a result of the policy provided by President Ilham Aliyev in the past few years to raise the status of initial vocational education. The rapid development of the country’s economy has increased the need for qualified personnel. Therefore, one of the main challenges for the future is to continue systemic reforms in vocational education field.
The Ministry of Education has launched Modern Azerbaijan Professionals Project to expand the scope of vocational education system and improve the quality of personnel training. The goal of the project is to establish modern pilot vocational education institutions.
In September, it is planning to open “Master for dry construction” class at Baku Vocational School No.14 (supported by KNAUF), “Carpenter, joiner and master for parquet flooring” (supported by BOSCH), “Hairdresser” classes (supported by Eldar Studio) at Baku Vocational School No.18, and Resource Center in “Electrical/gas welder” specialty at Baku Vocational Lyceum No.4 (supported by the Government of Belarus).
Moreover, it is planning to open Resource Center at Baku Vocational School No.14 in cooperation with CCC (Consolidated Contractors Company) - one of the biggest construction companies in the world. The Center will train personnel in electrical/gas welder, pipe installation, plumber and sanitary technician specialties. For the first time, graduates will be awarded an international degree. Moreover, international experts will be involved in the education process of the Center.
In general, the main aim of the reforms implemented in this field is to revitalize the activity of vocational schools. Results of pilot projects are intended to be used as a model at other professional schools.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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