Sharp drop in MBO enrollment sparks concerns
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sharp drop in MBO enrollment sparks concerns

NL Times  

Enrollment in vocational education in the Netherlands has declined faster than expected, sparking alarm among educators and labor market experts. “These are our skilled workers, and shortages in these fields are already alarming,” said Gertrud van Erp, an education expert with VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland. “The consequences are visible in elder care and the building sector, where we desperately need trained professionals.” The MBO Raad emphasized that sectors like healthcare, welfare, sports, and technology are particularly affected. High dropout rates among HAVO graduates entering MBO programs also highlight the need for additional support. “It’s essential that middle schools present MBO as a serious option during career counseling sessions,” Tekin said.

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Vocational education shrinking as more young people choose university
2 years, 3 months ago

Vocational education shrinking as more young people choose university

NL Times  

Higher vocational education is expected to shrink considerably in the coming years as more young people opt for university studies. Higher vocational education is expected to have about 10 percent fewer full-time bachelor’s students in six years. “But that is not how they are perceived.” Fifteen years ago, 20 percent of pre-university students opted for higher vocational education. But the …

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