Vocational Education for Effective Participation and Future Challenges
Vocational education is essential for informed and effective participation in all aspects of life to tackle future challenges. Annie's story prompts advice on navigating vocational training, while true or false questions provide insight into vocational programs. Demographic data and dropout rates highlight the importance of vocational training. Discover the significance of vocational education in shaping a successful future for individuals and society.
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A Road to Vocational Education Safak Eran-Tasker 31stMarch, 2012 CPC Parents Conference
The informed and effective participation The informed and effective participation of men and women in every sphere of of men and women in every sphere of life is needed if humanity is to survive life is needed if humanity is to survive and to meet challenges of the future. and to meet challenges of the future. Adult education thus becomes more Adult education thus becomes more than a right; it is a key to the twenty than a right; it is a key to the twenty- - first century. first century. From The Hamburg Declaration on Adult Learning (UNESCO), July 1997
Annies story What would you advise her?
True or false? 40% of vocational training graduates, employed full time, have jobs related to their field of study (T/F)
No prerequisites are needed to enter a vocational training program (T/F)
You have to be 18 or older to register at a vocational school (T/F)
Vocational training is tuition free for Quebec residents (T/F)
The graduation rate for full-time students in vocational training is over 85% (T/F)
Some Quebec and Montreal numbers
A look at our population Montreal Qu bec Population in 2006 1 854 442 7 546 131 Total population 15+ 1 538 335 6 184 490 No certificate, 330 150 1 547 875 diploma or degree (15 ans +) (21.4%) (25.0%) Source : 2006 Census, Statistics Canada 10
Dropout rates (leaving without qualifications or a diploma) (youth sector) 2006-2007 Total average Boys Girls (total average) (total average) 32.1% 36.4% 27.5% Montreal 25.3% 31.3% 19.5% Qu bec Source: Institut de la statistique Qu bec 2006-2007 11
Relationship between socio-economic variables of Montreal families and dropout rates of 15-24 year olds % of families where neither parent has a diploma % of families where neither parent works full time % of 15-24 year olds who drop out % of low income families % of single parents 1.7 3.4 38.9 23.9 32.5 Ville-Marie 2.2 2.1 7.4 11.7 9.9 Baie d Urf Saint-Pierre 23.6 28.1 39.3 30.6 22.6 25.8 31.9 28.3 40.7 28.7 Montreal-East Adapted from Portrait du d crochage scolaire Montr al, September 2006 12
According to Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce in 2011 there was a shortage of 180 600 technicians and trades people A shortfall of 292 000 workers in Quebec by 2025, climbing to 363 000 by 2030 says a report by Conference Board of Canada A growing need for nursing assistants and orderlies as well as medical technologists (CTV, 2011) Parents and teachers have an important role to play
Available throughout Quebec MELS guides and supports vocational (secondary level) and technical (CEGEP) training - buildings, programs, diplomas, funding
(Vocational training in Quebec - cont d) The public and private sectors work together to develop training programs Emploi-Qu bec Businesses Le comit national des programmes d tudes professionnelles et techniques (CNPEPT)
How much does it cost? MELS assumes almost all the funding Over CAN$1 billion (vocational and technical) $12 000 - hairdresser, secretary $30 000 - nursing assistant $40 000 - heavy machine operator (Source: Vocational and Technical Training in Quebec: Overview) The cost to the society of those without a diploma?
$500 000 per person without a DES or DEP from the age of 20 to 65! Calculated in 2008 by Professor Pierre Fortin, an economist at UQAM based on lost potential earnings, taxes and increased health care spending. It is cheaper to educate our citizens overall educational cost of even a bachelor s degree is about $180 000 (Source: Vocational and Technical Training in Quebec: Overview)
Vocational Training at Lester B. Pearson 24 (and rising) programs at four centres : West Island Career Centre (WICC) Gordon Robertson Career Centre (GRCC) Pearson Electrotechnology Centre (PEC) Pearson Adult and Career Centre (PACC) More to come
Student for a day Support through Transitions program Is DEP the end?
For more information: www.pearsonskills.com www.imt.emploiquebec.net www.inforoutefpt.org www.headingforsuccess.com www.istayinschool.com
A Quick Recap Vocational Training is a path to success giving those with different learning styles and interests the opportunity to have an education that fits them Provides students with the skills, knowledge and professionalism required by the industry Part of Lifelong Learning ; provides opportunities for training and retaining
Increases a students self-esteem through development of natural talents and the success that follows Gives the ability to keep up with fast changing technology Creates a relationship between school and industry
Any questions?
