Technological progress and the associated digitization and automation of industry are making lifelong learning an increasingly topical and debated topic.
The advent and massive spread of modern technology, along with the approaching fourth industrial revolution, means that it is simply no longer enough to rely on formal education today. In order for people to be able to better apply themselves to the labor market and subsequently advance their careers, it is essential that they follow the latest trends and acquire new knowledge through further continuing education.
NUE has long pointed to the need to develop lifelong learning, as it is a necessary condition for increasing the competitiveness of the Slovak economy. Compared to OECD countries, the number of adults in lifelong learning in Slovakia is alarmingly low.
NUE in the document "Proposals of NUE for changes in further education within the system of lifelong learning in Slovakia" recommends to increase the motivation and interest in lifelong learning through a properly set up system of multi-source funding, while the basic pillar is the so-called personal account, or citizen training fund.
NUE calls for a comprehensive setup of the system of verification of qualifications and results of non-formal education and informal learning within the implementation of the National Project System of Verification of Qualifications in the Slovak Republic
Employers of associations in the National Union of Employers (NUE) met with representatives of trade unions, government representatives, and members of the European Parliament. Together, they discussed not only the current state of Slovakia's digital competitiveness but also the real possibilities of fulfilling the framework agreement of the European social partners in the field of digitization. That the world is in the process of the fourth Industrial Revolution is an indisputable fact. The changes that these industrial revolutions have brought so far have had a radical impact on employees. A large part of the jobs has disappeared, but an even larger part has been created and others have undergone a significant change in qualification requirements.
As many as 65 percent of today's elementary school students will take up jobs in the future that do not yet exist. In the context of Industry 4.0, Slovakia is one of the most vulnerable OECD countries - up to two out of three jobs will soon be threatened here as a result of the Industrial Revolution. The changes that will occur in the coming years will have a radical impact on the Slovak labor market. The number of people of working age will drop significantly, the problem will be significant aging of the population and brain drain abroad. In what directions will the occupations and jobs change? What skills do people have to acquire in order not to lose their careers? The answers to these questions are provided by the strategic document Job 4.0 from the NUE experts.
Employers of associations in the National Union of Employers (NUE) met with representatives of trade unions, government representatives, and members of the European Parliament. Together, they discussed not only the current state of Slovakia's digital competitiveness but also the real possibilities of fulfilling the framework agreement of the European social partners in the field of digitization. That the world is in the process of the fourth Industrial Revolution is an indisputable fact. The changes that these industrial revolutions have brought so far have had a radical impact on employees. A large part of the jobs has disappeared, but an even larger part has been created and others have undergone a significant change in qualification requirements.
As many as 65 percent of today's elementary school students will take up jobs in the future that do not yet exist. In the context of Industry 4.0, Slovakia is one of the most vulnerable OECD countries - up to two out of three jobs will soon be threatened here as a result of the Industrial Revolution. The changes that will occur in the coming years will have a radical impact on the Slovak labor market. The number of people of working age will drop significantly, the problem will be significant aging of the population and brain drain abroad. In what directions will the occupations and jobs change? What skills do people have to acquire in order not to lose their careers? The answers to these questions are provided by the strategic document Job 4.0 from the NUE experts.
Peter Fečík
Education manager
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