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INTEGRATING YOUNG REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS INTO AUSTRIAN VET -CURRENT SITUATION, EXAMPLES AND SELECTED MEASURES

Eduard StaudeckerFederal Ministry of Education, Austria

Davis, 24th October 2019

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§ General introduction: economic facts andeducation system (with focus on VET)

§ Topic: Asylum seekers, pedagocial conceptsand practical solutions

§ VET and Education system and migrant policy– strategic outview and challenges

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Development of sectors

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10. Schulstufe – 16. Years old

99 712 22 800 5 378 34 727 11 061 25 746

% 100,0 22 5 35 11 27

Source: BMBWF, Zahlenspiegel 2018

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Students in upper secondary VET

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Main element of VET in Austria: Work-Based Learning

§ Apprenticeship – The Dual System§ On-the-Job Training in school-based iVET –

VET schools and VET colleges§ On-site labs, workshops, kitchens etc. in

VET schools and VET colleges§ Adult Education – further in-company training§ On-the-Job Training for Higher Education students

WBL in I-VET

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VET and Asylum situation in Austria -pedagocial concepts and practicalsolutions

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Applications on asylum since 2000

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Total: around 155.000 since 2015 – 80 % decided

Source: Federal Ministry of the Interior, Asylum statistics, Feb. 2019

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Top 6 nationalities per type of decision in AustriaTotal positive decisions in 2016: 26.517

Source: Federal Ministry of the Interior

bmbwf.gv.atCurrent situation in Austria

First time applications 2014 – 2016 per age group

25,675

85,505

39,860

5,160

19,160

12,160

2,920

12,4956,100

12,915

40,600

16,545

4,560

12,885

4,885

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20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

2014 2015 2016

Total

Less than 14 years

From 14 to 17 years

From 18 to 34 years

From 35 to 64 years

65 years or over

Source: Eurostat 2016

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Open cases


First instance decisions by outcome, selected EU member states, 4th quarter 2016

Source: Eurostat, Asylum Quarterly Report, March 2017


Asylum seeking students in Austrian schools per school type

Source: Federal Ministry of Education, record date 09.01.2017

18.022

14,951

3,071

1,594

Total

Total APS

Total AHS/BMHS

Transition Stage261

1,002

340659

807

2 (BAKIP)

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AHS-O

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HUM

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bmbwf.gv.atUnderstanding skills and qualifications

§ Economic challenge of skills gaps and mismatches

§ Documentation of skills and qualifications as a prerequisite forjob matching and for participation in re-/upskilling measures

§ Challenge of missing certificates and formal documentation ofqualifications acquired in country of origin

§ Great variations in migrants‘ levels of skills and qualificationsand resulting challenge to provide schooling for highlyheterogenous target group

à Main aim: provide tailored educational programmes on thebasis of previously acquired skills and lead towards a formal qualification

bmbwf.gv.atStrategic PerspectiveLABO

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QUALIFICATIO

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Skills AssessmentValidation/Recognition

Tailorededucationalintervention

Preparatorycourses

Basic Skills + Language Training +

Counselling

VET programme

School-basedWork-based

Language Training Guidance/Counselling

Social/Cultural Orientation

Psychological Counselling


„Anerkennungs- und Bewertungsgesetz“: § In force since July 2016 § § 8 stipulates a legal entitlement for migrants, who

were granted asylum or subsidiary protection to§ Have their qualifications assessed and validated by the

responsible authorities by means of suitable methods§ In cases where they are not able to provide the

documentation necessary to have their foreignqualifications assessed and recognized

§ Suitable methods can include practical or theoreticalexaminations, tests, work samples, expert reports


„Kompetenzcheck“ – Public Employment Service Vienna§ Identification and documentation of skills and

competences acquired through prior work experience forthe purpose of job-matching and/or upskilling

„Du kannst was für Flüchtlinge“ – Chamber of Labour, Chamber of Commerce, Federal State Upper Austria§ Assessment of vocational skills and upskilling, leading

towards apprenticeship examinationNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE VALIDATION OF NON-FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING§ Low-skilled and refugees as important

target groups of validation measures

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LANGUAGE TRAINING(German, min. Level A1)

GENERAL EDUCATION(mathematics, English, ICT,

etc.)

TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL TRAINING

(business, hospitality, technical, IT,…)

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

(learning methods; personal experiences, attitudes)

CURRICULUM- THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL

COMPONENTS -

Integrating young refugees into VET

TRANSITION STAGE: UNDERLYING PEDAGOGICAL CONCEPT

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TRANSITION STAGE FOR YOUNG REFUGEES

Launched in 2015/2016

Target Group Young refugees aged 16-24 years

Max. number of participants 1.200

Prerequisites Completed compulsory schoolingBasic English language proficiency

Carried out at 2015/2016: VET schools and colleges2016/2017: VET schools and colleges+ academic upper secondary schools

Number of courses carriedout

2015/2016: ~45 courses at VET schools/colleges2016/2017: ~67 courses at VET schools/colleges

+ ~36 courses at academic upper secondary schoolsAim Gain access to VET school/college/apprenticeship

Success rate in first phase 85 % of those, who successfully completed theprogramme


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PREPARATORY TRANSITION STAGE FOR YOUNG REFUGEES

Launched in 2016/2017

Target Group - Young refugees aged 16-24 years- No completed compulsory schooling

- No previous knowledge of the teaching languageGerman

Max. number of participants 600Carried out at 2016/2017: VET schools and colleges

Number of courses carried out 2016/2017: ~30 courses at VET schools/collegesAim - Preparation for successful participation in

transition stage- Access to VET school or college or apprenticeship

prorgramme


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SUPPORTING MEASURES: LANGUAGE TRAINING

PRE 2017 „Language start groups / Language courses“ at compulsory schools for ordinary students

Since 2017 „Language start groups / Language courses“ at uppersecondary level for extraordinary students

Starting at Proficiency Level A2Legal Basis § 8e SchulorganisationsgesetzNumber of courses 2017: 47 courses carried out at VET colleges and

schools at Sec II


SUPPORTING MEASURES: MOBILE INTERCULTURAL TEAMS

Support for Head teachers, school inspectors, teachers workingwith young refugees

Teams of Professionals in the field of psychology, social work, intercultural and communicative skills

Services - Individual casework – trauma, stabilisation, psychosocial counselling

- Prevention work- Conflict management

- Counselling for teaching staff- Support for family environment

- Networking activitiesAim Integrate young refugees into school and classroom

communities


SUPPORTING MEASURES: TEACHER TRAINING

Courses for Teachers working with young refugees

Contents Transcultural competences including: - The role of school and education in collective and

individualistic societies- The status of teachers

- Communication barriers- Etc.

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PROGRAMMES TO COMPLETE COMPULSORY SCHOOLING


Prerequisites -

Concept Initial skills assessment + design of tailor made, needs-oriented curriculum

+ continuous guidance and counsellingNumber of courses carriedout

2016: ~2 courses2017: ~14 courses

Max. number of participants 2017: ~1.500 (together with basic educationprogrammes)

Aim Lead towards towards the final examination tocomplete compulsory schooling

Young refugees in Adult Education

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SUPPORT MEASURES: GUIDANCE AND COUNCELLING


Prerequisites -

Concept - In-depth information on opportunities andpathways offered within the Austrian education

system- Individual guidance and counselling for students to

find their ways into suitable further education andtraining programmes

Estimated number ofadolescents using services

Information: ~2.800Guidance: ~620

Professionalisation measuresfor counsellors

~ 160 councellors in training measures

Young refugees in Adult Education

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Findings:

§ Heterogeneity of qualification levels

§ Identification of skills as well as individual interests is a necessary first step for a sustainable integration into the labour market

§ Many companies want to get involved but are uncertain due to information deficits

§ Assistance for companies especially for SMEs is important to reduce this uncertainty

Some key findings from our pilotprojects regarding integration of young refugees

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VET and migration politics – currenttrends and strategic objectives

bmbwf.gv.atShare of students with non-Austrian citizenship, non-German speaking, per school-type (2014/2015)

57.9%

32.8%

32.3%

32.2%

32.1%

30.0%

29.2%

28.5%

27.6%

24.6%

22.0%

21.8%

17.2%

17.0%

13.8%

13.7%

13.2%

12.7%

12.6%

6.9%

5.2%

4.9%

2.6%

1.5%

0.4%

0.3%

27.0%

21.5%18.6%

15.3%

33.6%

19.2%

9.8%

14.7%

13.7%

14.1%

12.4%

12.7%

9.1%

8.8%

9.5%

12.0%

7.4%

8.0%

8.8%

4.3%

4.5%

3.7%

3.9%

2.0%

2.3%

0.4%

Kaufmännische mittlere Schulen

AHS für Berufstätige

Sonderschulen

Kaufmännische höhere Schulen

Sonst. allgemeinbild. (Statut)Schulen

Polytechnische Schulen

Neue Mittelschule an AHS

Neue Mittelschule

Volksschulen

Techn. gewerbl. mittlere Schulen

Wirtschaftsberufl. mittlere Schulen

Hauptschulen

AHS-Oberstufe

AHS-Unterstufe

Gewerbl. u. kaufm. Berufsschulen

Sonstige berufsbild. (Statut)Schulen

Techn. gewerbl. höhere Schulen

Sozialberufliche mittlere Schulen

Oberstufenrealgymnasien

Wirtschaftsberufl. höhere Schulen

Lehrerbildende mittlere Schulen

Lehrerbildende höhere Schulen

Aufbau- und Aufbaurealgymnasien

Land- und forstw. mittlere Schulen

Land- u. forstw. Berufsschulen

Land- und forstw. höhere Schulen

Non-German first language

Non-Austrian Citizenship

bmbwf.gv.atTime duration until first employment after graduation (by educational attainment, 2011/2012)

36%

54%

49%

31%

42%

10%

12%

16%

17%

17%

21%

24%

19%

24%

25%

33%

10%

17%

28%

16%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Mandatory school

Dual VET

BMS

AHS

BHS

Up to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 months to 1 year More than 1 year

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The Dual System – Structure and Components

Dual System = Apprenticeship

Company-based Training

80 % of total time spent

§ Learning in and for practice§ Learning from productive work

while using modern technologies§ Learning in Joint Training Systems

(„Ausbildungsverbund“)§ Enter qualified occupations

immediately after trainingcompletion

School-based Education and Training

20% of total time spent

§ 35% general education + 65% job-specific consolidation

§ All year: Minimum of one full dayor two half-days per week

§ Organised as course: Minimum ofeight weeks at a time

§ Organised per season: blockedduring specific season

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The Dual System – Current Challenges

§ Quality Assurance Mechanisms for company-based component§ Rigorous assessment procedures, but weaknesses in

process quality

§ Ongoing curricula-reform for ~240 professionsðShift towards Learning Outcomes!

§ Decreasing numbers of training companies

§ Decreasing numbers of available apprentices ð Demographicchallenge but mirgrants and asylum seekers as push for the system!!

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The Dual System – Current Challenges

§ Key Competences for long-term employability and labour-market mobility (PIAAC!!)

§ Transversal Competences - I-VET should equip learners with both transversal competences and specific vocational skills

§ I-VET as an attractive learning option of the same value as general education§ Establish flexible systems based on Learning Outcomes§ Foster permeability – „Lehre mit Matura“ (incr.

Numbers!)§ Encourage transnational mobility§ Implement National Qualifications Framework § Promote Lifelong Learning

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§ (New?) Target groups:§ Migrants

§ Gender-specific dissemination at professions

§ Graduates of general education

§ Urban – rural differences§ Digitalisation – new jobs

§ Tradition/Religion

§ Demand for well qualified and skilled employees at medium to high qualification level (~ EQF Levels 4 to 6)

Challenges in relation to asylum/migrant situation

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§ New program: „Coaching and Counselling for Apprentices and Companies“ (3 Mio. Euro / Year)

§ Preparatory Courses for young people with migration background for an immediate start of training in a Company (10 Mio. Euro / Year)

§ Training Alliances (also) with occupational language Courses (round 12 Mio. Euro / Year)

§ Implementation of a statutory evidence based new Quality Assurance System for Apprenticeship Training(“Qualitätsmanagement Lehre”) (up to 3 Mio. Euro / Year)

§ Programs for cooperation with host countries

New supporting measures within the Austrian company-based apprenticeship subsidisation

bmbwf.gv.at(Supra)Regional matching of apprenticeshipplaces – ideal process

bmbwf.gv.atStrategic considerations

§ Strategic potential for host countries, cooperation?

§ Societal progress and cohesion

§ Student numbers/Attendance rates

§ Long-term integration into labour process

§ Provision of tailored education for heterogeneous group

§ Maintain quality of education and training measures

§ Efficient and feasible validation procedures

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Eduard StaudeckerLeitung Stabstelle für Grundsatzfragen in der Berufsbildung

Minoritenplatz 5, 1010 WienTel.: +43 1 531 20-4338E-Mail: [email protected]

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