Dear employer, dear skilled Tradesperson,

The partnership between the labor market (economic establishments and employers) and vocational education and training institutions has become a priority for planners and program developers in vocational education and training institutions. This partnership provides mutual benefits for all parties involved. On one hand, employers gain access to skilled male and female graduates who meet their professional needs. On the other hand, the partnership provides greater job opportunities for graduates of vocational education and training institutions, facilitating their integration into the labor market.

To achieve this goal, the (Professional Online) platform has dedicated this section to enhance partnership levels and provide essential inputs for employers to contribute to the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation stages in vocational education and training. Therefore, it is crucial for employers and skilled craftspersons to familiarize themselves with vocational education and training institutions, understand what they offer, establish partnerships, and prepare to receive trainees. Additionally, take part in learning within the work environment.

To benefit from the services offered by these institutions and achieve these goals, you can follow these steps:

1. First Step: Familiarize Yourself with Vocational Education and Training Institutions and Their Systems:
   • Learn about vocational training institutions and the services they provide by clicking here 
   • Explore available specialties in these institutions and their relevance to your profession through the specialization schedule.
   • Understand the training and education systems in these institutions, such as:
     • Work-Based Learning: This system involves training and practice in the workplace, professional apprenticeship, and on-the-job learning. This modern system in Palestinian vocational education and training allows learning in the workplace before graduation under the supervision of skilled craftspersons. For more information, click here.
2. Second Step: Establishing Partnership with Vocational Education and Training Institutions:
   • Studies have shown a skills gap between what vocational education and training institutions provide and what the labor market needs. Evaluation studies on workplace learning and apprenticeship indicate that adopting this training model bridges the gap but requires the active participation of employers and responsible skilled craftspersons in the learning process at all stages and in defined roles.
   • Therefore, it is essential to understand the roles of employers in vocational education and training, in work-based learning, and how they can contribute to the training process and building partnerships.
3. Third Step: Preparation for Receiving Professional Trainees:
   • Participation in workplace learning requires thorough preparation at the facility and the individual responsible for training (skilled craftsperson). It is essential to review the material on preparing to receive professional trainees and implementing workplace learning, covering:
     • Preparing your facility before the start of the training process.
     • Selecting and preparing the skilled craftsperson for training.

In summary, fostering collaboration between employers, skilled craftspersons, and vocational education and training institutions is crucial for enhancing the skills of graduates and meeting the needs of the labor market. This collaboration benefits all parties involved and contributes to the overall development of the workforce.

4. Step Four: Participation in Work-Based Learning for Providing Qualified Professional Workforce:

Engaging employers and skilled craftspersons in work-based learning requires complete involvement in all its stages, including planning, training, monitoring, and evaluation, according to their assigned roles. The material on the role of employers in vocational education and training and work-based learning highlights the importance of employers' roles in acquiring the following skills for students:

• Technical skills specific to the profession.
• Skills related to materials, tools, and processes (e.g., from measurement to installation, from diagnosis to maintenance, or from design to production).
• Life skills and employment-related skills, such as communication, teamwork, and more.
• Socially recognized behavioral attitudes to ensure students' success in their work.
• Professional work habits beneficial in their future careers.
• Professional values and ethical standards through field practice and professional self-development.
• Skills related to technological advancements in the profession.
• Skills necessary for record-keeping or accounting (depending on the profession and required work) according to technical principles.

Work-based learning ensures students' actual needs and skills aligned with labor market requirements. It also meets employers' needs for qualified graduates based on their workplace requirements.

Searching for Graduates and Advertising Vacant Positions:

Dear employer,

The (Professional Online) page seeks to provide specialized services in career guidance for students, parents, and professionals in vocational training. Additionally, it aims to offer services that employers can benefit from in finding graduates in various professional fields or advertising vacancies for professionals in their institutions. If desired, you can also provide information about your facility to participate in training students and graduates or advertise your work, especially if you are self-employed:

• To search for professional graduates, click here
• To advertise vacant positions for professionals from graduates of vocational training institutions, click here.
• To provide information about your facility for training students or graduates, click here.
• To provide information about your work if you are self-employed, click here.