On Wednesday, the Government approved the methodology for calculating funds to implement these new vocational training programs.
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The vocational teacher program will allow obtaining a V qualification level and will be designed to train vocational teachers who would conduct theoretical and practical vocational training according to vocational training programs, select vocational training content, teaching materials and tools for this purpose, and organize training according to students’ needs and inclusive education principles.
From September, vocational teachers will be trained by three vocational training institutions – King Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre, Klaipėda Ernestas Galvanauskas Vocational Training Centre, and Business and Hospitality Professional Career Centre.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (ŠMSM) announces that the vocational teacher program aims to attract not only new entrants but also already working vocational teachers. From September 1, 2027, the provision of the Law on Education comes into force, stating that all vocational teachers who do not have a pedagogical qualification will be required to acquire a vocational teacher qualification within four years from the start of their work.
Currently, vocational teachers only need to complete a short-term course in pedagogical and psychological knowledge. Already working vocational teachers will be able to have their vocational teacher qualification recognized by assessing their acquired competencies through non-formal means, self-education, and work experience.
Among other things, from September, specialists in a new vocational training field – environmental protection – will be trained for the first time. This program, according to the ministry, is designed to train qualified specialists who would be able to measure air, water, and soil pollution.
Environmental data collection specialists will be trained by the King Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre.
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It is stated that applications for participation in the summer admission to vocational training institutions can be submitted until August 10.
According to ŠMSM data, 12.6 thousand applicants have already submitted admission applications, and another 1.2 thousand high school students have submitted applications to study vocational training modules.
Currently, the most popular vocational training programs among applicants are vehicle repairer, paramedic, finisher, accountant, and welder.
The most applications from applicants were received by King Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre, Kaunas Technology Training Centre, Šiauliai Technology Training Centre, Marijampolė Vocational Training Centre, and Vilnius Technology and Engineering Training Centre.
This year, a total of 20.6 thousand students are planned to be admitted to state-funded places, with most state-funded places planned in the fields of engineering professions, services, architecture, construction, and healthcare.
Admission to vocational training institutions takes place in winter and summer stages.
