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Boosting vocational education and training in times of labour market transitions (debate)
Let's love to learn! This is the attitude that can make our children successful in the future. Teaching this lesson is our job both as parents and as decision-makers in Europe! 3 reasons why this is a key issue: The World Economic Forum predicts that two-thirds of children starting school will work in jobs that do not exist today. Currently, 80% of SMEs struggle to find a skilled workforce. Finally, the desired productivity growth can be achieved by a skilled workforce, i.e. the skills of Europeans are the key to European competitiveness. Continuous learning and training is essential. It is not necessary to adapt the vocational training requirements to the expectations of Chinese-interested assembly plants, as is the case with the current Hungarian government. It's a dead end. Instead, there is a need for vocational training and further training with a strong foundation, but with a focus on adaptability to change and skills. We need to provide workers and employers with a smart financing and support system that motivates them to invest in people in line with market needs. This also requires the mobilisation of substantial public and European resources. Therefore, we need to provide much higher amounts for further training. The Hungarian government should finally take the necessary steps to ensure that the EU funds available for this purpose reach the people!