Partnership for Development „Idea for Success” Transnational conference: „Competencies and Skills Development in the Context of European Qualification Framework and Partnership Approach” PROGRESS OF ABILITIES AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS AMONG EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS IN THE SME SECTOR Community Initiative Programme Equal is funded by the European Social Fund

Are, in your opinion, the employees at risk of losing their jobs because of changes (technical, economical and organizational etc.) Over 85 % of the employers interviewed said they could see the changes that might influence the level of employment.

Type of changes in companies

Professions or positions at risk No Profession or position Percent 1. Shop assistants 33,3% 2 Office workers 15,8% 3. Manual workers 9,4% 4. Mechanics 8,8% 5. Bakers 8,2% 6. Carpenters, hairdressers 7,0% 7. Builders, drivers 5,3% 8. Accountants, warehouse workers, confectioners 4,6% 9. Trade representatives 4,1% 10. Tinsmiths 3,5% Total 100%

Preferable type of training 32,8% 31,3% 19,2% 17,0% 7,2% 5,3% 4,2% 3,0% 2,3% Computer course Courses of English Courses of German Sales techniques Foreign language course Sectoral trainings Accountancy welding marketing Fork-lift truck

Objectives of vocational and psychological counselling for beneficiaries: Encourage beneficiaries in their ambitions to develop and update their qualifications. Motivate employees to increase flexibility in the workplace so that they can face up to changes and new challenges. Encourage and motivate employees to plan their professional development. Enable employees to get a good knowledge and understanding of contemporary job market.

Percent of beneficiaries who improve their qualifications

Percent of beneficiaries who are planning to take part in some training

Percent of beneficiaries who have taken part in some training in the last 12 months

Percent of beneficiaries who have been improving their skills and knowledge by themselves

The vocational and psychological counselling in our project is designed to improve beneficiaries’ motivation for developing their skills and knowledge according to European Union standards

The balance of competencies is designed in the „Idea for Success” project in three phases: Introductory phase – counsellors encourage beneficiaries to define their needs. Testing phase - counsellors offer beneficiaries a wide range of methods and techniques tailored to meet beneficiaries’ individual needs. Beneficiaries work on the tasks both with the counsellor and on their own. The results are then analysed and discussed with beneficiaries. Final phase – is led in the form of conversation. The results and data collected in the previous phase are summarized.

Partnership of Development „Idea for Success” Community Initiative Programme Equal is funded by the European Social Fund