There is a lack on technical skilled staff in the region of Antwerp and the port of Antwerp. We will train everyone who is interested/motivated and willing to work as a mechanic/electromechanic (vocational training, level 3 – end secondary school). In adult education we will
- upscale the people already working in the sector, if necessary offer them specializations;
- orient/reorient (unemployed) adults, youngsters, all willing and motivated to work in the sector;
- pay special attention/care to people of allochthonous origin.
We will provide an adjusted curriculum, tailored to the learner (start with intake: needing basic skills, specializations, learning guidance, learning on the work floor, in need of qualification of secondary education, during daytime and/or in evenings).
We will not only pay attention to technical skills, but also to soft skills and work attitudes.
We work together with companies, sectors (Agoria, Volta – sectors of electricity and mechanics), labour market regulators, secondary schools, etc. for promotion, curriculum adjustement, apprenticeship, etc.
Institutions involved:
- CVO Vitant (Centre for adult education)
- Province of Antwerp
- Companies
- Labour market regulators, sectors
Sector/industry: Electromechanics
Expected outcomes for learners:
- Learners successful in curriculum and on work floor
- Increased inflow of learners in participating companies
Expected outcomes for SME's:
- Inflow of suitably technically skilled personnel with a work ethos and a heart for the company and the work
- Retention of qualified people, which is strengthened by specialized and personalized training and guidance
- Support SMEs in order to
- keep up with innovation and increase their innovative character
- be able to recruit, retain and train/specialize their technical staff
- be competitive and be/become a pioneer
Essential criteria for the learner:
- a heart and talent/passion for technics
- motivation to work in the sector
Qualifications gained:
Electromechanics’ in adult education, valid throughout Europe, in public and private organisations
Ohter outcomes:
- Collaboration with satisfied shareholders
- Satisfied companies work floor