1. Developing a National Lifelong Guidance Network
Implementation of Measure of the Social Renewal OP
Public Employment Service
Budapest, 3rd February 2009
Presented by Monika KUNOS

2. Agenda Policy background of the project
The main activities realised till today
Challenges and possible solutions

3. The New Hungary Development Plan
The backbone of all developments between
Social Renewal Operative Programme
Priority 2: adaptability
Measure 2.2.2: Development of the Hungarian LLG system

4. The National LLG Council
Member of ELGPN
Established in January 2008
Financed jointly by the Ministry of Educatipn and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
13 members of various fields ( education, labour, employers, employees)
Coordinating body between the policies
Provides professional background for our project

5. Aims of the National LLG Council
In accordance with the ILO and OECD suggestions the Council seeks to:
Implement a lifelong guidance system based on the personal portfolio
Link the different subsystems to offer integrated services
Link the different actors to increase coordination

6. Effects of EU Accession 1.
Regionalisation of public service

7. Effects of EU Accession 2.
Regionalisation of PES
Észak-Magyarországi Regionális Munkaügyi Központ -Miskolc
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves, Nógrád
Észak-Alföldi Regionális Munkaügyi Központ -Nyíregyháza
Főváros, Pest
Fejér, Komárom-Esztergom, Veszprém
Közép-Magyarországi Regionális Munkaügyi Központ - Budapest
Nyugat-Dunántúli Regionális Munkaügyi Központ - Szombathely
Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg,
Közép-Dunántúli Regionális Munkaügyi Központ - Székesfehérvár
Győr-Moson-Sopron, Vas, Zala
Dél-Alföldi Regionális Munkaügyi Központ - Békéscsaba
Baranya, Somogy, Tolna
Bács-Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád
Dél – Dunántúli Regionális Munkaügyi Központ - Pécs

8. Agenda Policy background of the project
The main activities realised till today
Challenges and possible solutions

9. Our Project: Measure 2.2.2 of Social Renewal OP
Title: Content and Methodology Development of the Career Guidance Systems
Basic information:
First action plan: 22 September 2008 – 21 September 2010
Date of contract: 15 October 2008
Budget: 2.08 Billion HUF (approx. 7.3 Million EUR)
Scope: national

10. The Currently Available Guidance Services in Hungary
No organisation is capable of providing complex guidance services
Little coordination
Little knowledge about the available services
Difficulty of getting personalised guidance
Need for coordinated LLG services on a national level

11. Stakeholders of the measure
Internal Stakeholders
External Stakeholders
Society
Service providers
Policy makers
PES employees
2.2.2.
Service users
PES management
Society

12. Targetted Segments Primary target:
Professionals already working on the field of career guidance and coucelling
Secondary target:
People who use the services currently and during implementation

13. Main Fields of Activities
IT development:
Creation of a two-entry portal (youngsters and adults) with a guidance expert part
Education:
6 days training for 2000 guidance professionals
MA (post gradual) degree for 83 experts
Development of national LLG counsellor network:
A network of 50 counsellors
Methodological development
20 people intra-policy coordinator network
Films, files on jobs
10 curricula
Studies, questionnaires
Project management
Internal and external communication

14. Activity 1: Education
Financing of post gradual degree (master) in the field of guidance for 83 professionals in 2 universities
2x3 days training programme for 2,000 professionals already in the field (teachers, social workers etc)
Programme is free of charge with all cost covered
Several training locations nationally

15. Activity 1: Education
The topics for the 2,000 professional’s training:
The importance of career knowledge
The role of self-knowledge in building one’s career
EU competencies
The importance and usage of Europass - studying and working in the EU
Methods of informal job search, from job to job
Use of new possibilities (internet, television)
Special situations (roma, handicapped people, etc)
What is work, what are the atipical working types
What does LLG mean and how does it work
What organisations can help you – service providers within the field of career guidance and orientation

16. Activity 2: Development of counsellor network
Creation of a network of 50 professionals who provide career guidance and couselling services nationally
Works closely with other entities of the PES and external service providers
Provide basis for a reinforced cousellor network on the long term

17. Activity 2: Development of counsellor network

18. Activity 2: Methodological development
Establishment of a network of 20 coordinators between the project and other interested parties (employment offices, schools, higher education institutions, social institutions, NGOs)
Creation and publishing of surveys and studies that may help the counsellor’s work
Creation of films and folders on the jobs (about 150 pcs)

19. Main Fields of Activities
IT development:
Creation of a two-entry portal (youngsters and adults) with a guidance expert part
Education:
6 days training for 2000 guidance experts
MA (post gradual) degree for 83 experts
Development of national LLG counsellor network:
A network of 50 counsellors
Methodological development
20 people intra-policy coordinator network
Films and folders on jobs (online and offline)
10 curricula
Studies, questionnaires
Project management
Internal and external communication

20. Agenda Policy background of the project
The main activities realised till today
Challenges and possible solutions

21. Challenge No.1: Lengthy planning period
Problem:
The planning and tendering of the project took more than one year.
Easing:
Plannig was done with complete transparency inside and outside the organisation.

22. Challenge No.2: Financial difficulties at the beginning
Problem:
The advance for the project arrived in mid-December.
Easing:
Involvement of external financing, re-scheduling of activities, balancing indicators and possibilities, prioritising.

23. Challenge No.3: Unclear regulations
Problem:
Constantly increasing and changing administrative tasks.
Easing:
Involving external staff at peak seasons, asking regular checks from the contributing organisation to avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.

24. Summary: Where Are We Now?
Project staff:
Management: 6 persons
Counsellors: 11 persons
2 public procurements published, 2 is under quality assurance
Introductory staff training conducted
83 professionals have been selected and started master’s education
IT development conception determined
5 studies prepared
Office and IT equipment bought for staff

25. Thank You for Your Attention!