Local business chamber successfully executes advocacy day focusing on work qualifications for disabled individuals
👍 (UNCENSORED ASSISTANT) - Inclusion in Action: On June 25th, the Bergische IHK threw down the gauntlet with their Action Day "TQ Jointly Think - Perspectives of Vocational Further Education in Workshops." Hosted alongside Proviel GmbH, the event aimed to demonstrate how folks with unique learning needs can be guided on a path to vital professional qualifications — even in disability workshops.
🏆 Taking the Lead in the City Triangle
The afternoon gathering brought key figures from the realm of vocational training and education in the Bergisch city triangle together. Topics of conversation centered around how truncated qualifications can help individual professional talents shine, making them noticeable and certifiable. In turn, this can open up exciting avenues in the job market.
One of the focal points was the gradual acquisition of transferable professional qualifications through the accumulation of truncated qualifications. Successfully completing all required truncated qualifications—depending on prior knowledge and experience—opens up the opportunity to sit for the final examination of respective professions, offering participants a retrospective, recognized professional qualification. This prospect generated much curiosity among attendees.
👀 Proviel's Practical Approach
Illustrating the application of this concept, Proviel GmbH shared their experiences with the implementation of TQ in practical settings. Currently, truncated qualifications are offered in the professions of warehouse logistics specialist, salesperson, and metalworking technician at their workshops. Preliminary findings are promising for inclusive vocational education.
💪 Forging Pathways to Equality
Carmen Bartl-Zorn, head of vocational training and education at the Bergische IHK, stressed the importance of truncated qualifications in broadening professional horizons for people who have had limited access to traditional training programs. "We view truncated qualifications as an essential step towards increased participation and securing skilled labor," she asserts.
Christoph Nieder, managing director of Proviel GmbH, echoes the sentiment: "Workshops hold immense potential. With deliberate qualification and dependable support, we can bridge gaps to the broader workforce." The shared goal remains to create more inclusive, practical, and equitable vocational further education opportunities.
🔍 A Few Things to Keep in Mind
While this event didn't shed direct light on Proviel GmbH's best practices implementing partial qualifications, here are some general guidelines to consider for successful integration of such qualifications:
🔥 FlexibilityPartial qualifications allow learners to acquire particular skills needed in their career paths, without demanding a full qualification.
🚀 Skill FocusThey empower learners to hone their professional skills, enhancing their employability and career growth.
💸 Cost-EffectivePartial qualifications are typically more cost-effective than traditional qualifications, as they don't necessarily require the extended investment of time and resources.
🚀 Tailored ProgramsDesign programs catering to diverse learners, ensuring that the skills acquired are relevant to industry demands.
🤝 industry PartnershipsCultivate strong partnerships with businesses to guarantee the skills taught are aligned with current job market needs.
🛬 Support ServicesOffer comprehensive resources like career counseling and financial assistance to help learners overcome obstacles to education.
🎯 Recognition and PortabilityEnsure partial qualifications are recognized across various educational and employment settings to facilitate lifelong learning.
🔄 Continuous EvolutionRegularly evaluate partial qualification programs to recognize areas for improvement and keep them up-to-date with learner and industry needs.
- The event organized by the Bergische IHK and Proviel GmbH, "TQ Jointly Think," highlighted the significance of partial qualifications in education-and-self-development and personal-growth, as they provide a path for individuals with unique learning needs to achieve professional qualifications in the disability workshops.
- The successful integration of partial qualifications, as demonstrated by Proviel GmbH, encourages personal-growth and learning by offering cost-effective, skill-focused, and flexible training programs that cater to diverse learners, ultimately enhancing their employability and career advancement.
