The system of demand-oriented dual VET for the promotion of ecological, economic and social development in Moldova is strengthened. 

The project supports the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research, as well as several private sector actors, social partners and VET providers, in identifying common approaches to improve the framework for dual VET. The project provides advisory services and support in the form of advisory and capacity strengthening measures.

Key areas of intervention include:

1. Strengthening capacities of state, private and civil society stakeholders to acknowledge and carry out their roles within the dual VET system in Moldova, as defined through the improved and consolidated institutional and normative framework.

2. Support dual partners to conceptualize and elaborate state-of-the-art demand-oriented dual programmes while consolidating social dialogue and cooperation mechanisms.

3. Human Capacity Development (HCD) measures for strengthening HR and institutional capacities of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Moldova as both competent body for dual VET and a service provider for companies involved in dual VET or expressing interest in dual cooperation.

4. Measures to enhance dual offers in order to correspond to the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the labour market. State and private actors are being strengthened through advisory and HCD measures to agree on a common quality approach and enhance that based on learning experience.

5. Create the foundations for encouraging green initial dual VET with the scope to promote ecological and sustainable businesses. The process, initiated through a common strategic competence building and advisory approach, is geared towards introducing both state and private stakeholders into the thematic complex “green economy “. This includes the further clarification of the term „green jobs“, the preconditions for their creation, as well as the development of tailored dual VET approaches within a consolidated nationwide concept.

6. Implementation of a holistic concept to enhance enrolment of young people into dual VET programmes, as well as their transition into employment upon completion of training.

7. Dissemination and promotion of dual VET with a green orientation by means of image and media campaigns. The establishment of regional support structures will ensure outreach to target groups in remote areas, including disadvantaged groups of the population.

VET providers, business operators, youngsters generation

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, VET education providers, private and public economic operators

Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova