Pilot: Triple E (Entrepreneurs - Education – Empowerment)

Brief description about the pilot:

There is a lack on technical skilled staff in the region of Antwerp and the port of Antwerp. We will train everyone who is interested/motivated and willing to work as a mechanic/electromechanic (vocational training, level 3 – end secondary school). In adult education we will

• upscale the people already working in the sector, if necessary offer them specializations;
• orient/reorient (unemployed) adults, youngsters, all willing and motivated to work in the sector;
• pay special attention/care to people of allochthonous origin.

We will provide an adjusted curriculum, tailored to the learner (start with intake: needing basic skills, specializations, learning guidance, learning on the work floor, in need of qualification of secondary education, during daytime and/or in evenings).

We will not only pay attention to technical skills, but also to soft skills and work attitudes.

We work together with companies, sectors (Agoria, Volta – sectors of electricity and mechanics), labour market regulators, secondary schools, etc. for promotion, curriculum adjustement, apprenticeship, etc.

Institutions involved:

• CVO Vitant (Centre for adult education)
• Province of Antwerp
• Companies
• Labour market regulators, sectors

Sector/industry: Electromechanics

Expected outcomes for learners:

• Learners successful in curriculum and on work floor
• Increased inflow of learners in participating companies

Expected outcomes for SME's:​

• Inflow of suitably technically skilled personnel with a work ethos and a heart for the company and the work
• Retention of qualified people, which is strengthened by specialized and personalized training and guidance
• Support SMEs in order to
  • keep up with innovation and increase their innovative character
  • be able to recruit, retain and train/specialize their technical staff
  • be competitive and be/become a pioneer

Essential criteria for the learner:

• a heart and talent/passion for technics
• motivation to work in the sector

Qualifications gained:

Electromechanics’ in adult education, valid throughout Europe, in public and private organisations

Ohter outcomes:

• Collaboration with satisfied shareholders
• Satisfied companies work floor