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On June 4th, a webinar on “Social Dialogue in the Context of Skills and Qualifications Policies” was held. It was organised by the Governance Learning, Action and Dialogues (GLAD) network of ETF.
S U B J E C T :
The webinar explored examples of Denmark, Serbia and Romania, presenting institutional arrangements for social dialogue related to skills and qualifications.
The event was held in English, with interpretation in Albanian, BCMS and Ukrainian.
S U M M A R Y :
The Governance Learning, Action and Dialogues (GLAD) network, launched by the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2022, supports system reforms in candidate countries, covering vocational education and training (VET), lifelong learning (LLL), and labour market reforms. It brings together state and non-state actors, including public organisations, private practitioners, social partners, and civil society representatives, to address governance issues in HCD.
Social dialogue is essential for developing effective skills and qualification policies. It encourages collaboration between governments, employers, and workers, ensuring that policies are comprehensive and inclusive. Worker and employer representatives, play a crucial role in this process. Unions advocate for employees' rights and provide insights into their training needs. They are in a position to negotiate better training opportunities for their members. Employer representatives, such as business associations, bring industry perspectives, identify emerging trends, and ensure education systems meet market demands. They can also promote partnerships between educational institutions and companies, enhancing work-based learning and apprenticeships. Together, these efforts create a dynamic skills ecosystem that benefits both workers and employers.
Speakers & resources:
- Nibras AZIZ, Danish Industry, CLICK to find the presentation
- Svetlana BUDIMČEVIĆ, Serbian Association of Employers, CLICK to find the presentation
- Radu STOCHITA, Cartel ALPHA (Romania), CLICK to find the presentation
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item | Owner |
| 09:45 - 10:00 | Tech check | Technical backstopping colleagues |
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Opening remarks | Matthias Themel, ETF Human Capital Development Expert |
| 10:05 - 10:20 | Scene setting | Matthias Themel, ETF and Siria Taurelli, ETF Senior Human Capital Development Expert |
| 10:20 - 10.50 | Individual inputs from speakers |
Nibras AZIZ, Danish Industry Svetlana BUDIMČEVIĆ, Serbian Association of Employers Radu STOCHITA, Cartel ALPHA (Romania) |
| 10:50 – 11:25 | Panel discussion, including questions from webinar participants | Facilitated by Matthias Themel, ETF |
| 11:25 – 11:30 | Closing remarks | Siria Taurelli, ETF |
Food for thought
- Policy brief: https://www.etf.europa.eu/sites/default/files/m/8798F8D5E8F7491AC1257E67004A3C9F_INFORM%2022%20Sector%20skill%20councils.pdf
- ETF yearbook on social partners in VET: https://www.etf.europa.eu/sites/default/files/m/46263553EFF7C636C1257EB900480578_ETF%20Yearbook%202011.pdf
- Two volumes on PPPs: https://www.etf.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-01/ppps_for_skills_development_volume_i.pdf
- https://www.etf.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-01/ppps_for_skills_development_volume_ii.pdf
One important takeaway from the rich discussion was that social partners are more motivated to engage in dialogue about skills when they can have an influence. For example, Sector Skills Councils that have a decision-making role (on training needs, on qualifications, on work-based learning, etc.) attract more social partner support compared to sector skills councils whose role is merely consultative.
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