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curricula in the labour market, which is necessary to include practical and on-
the-job training.

It is also necessary to increase the attractiveness of VET to recruit highly
qualified and experienced teachers and trainers. Their continuing professional
development must include innovative teaching methods and digital skills, so

they can teach and train with high quality resources.

Summarising some of the aspects already mentioned and adding some more, to
be innovative, a VET pathway needs to:
 have a learner-centred approach, focused on learners’ needs
 provide modular and flexible learning

 include mobility opportunities
 make use of modern learning environments, pedagogies, and tools,

including learning supported by technology
 support sustainable growth
 foster learners’ creativity

 be responsive to the priorities presented by the economic landscape
 consider the current industry state of the art, especially regarding the

fourth industrial revolution/Industry 4.0
 present strategies to develop businesses at the local, regional, national,
and European levels

 integrate quality assurance methodologies
 consider trainers, trainees and employers’ feedback to fine-tune, update,
and adapt VET curricula to the labour market conditions

The employers’ consultation can take place using different methods, such as
face to face interviews, online surveys, or participation in joint meetings of
employers to discuss trends and topics such as digital transformation and green
economy. By involving groups of employers, VET providers can obtain a wider
business perspective.

At this level of innovating educational pathways, it is necessary to encourage
engagement. VET providers and employers are sharing knowledge and
collaborating with each other and using innovative ways to present, curricula,

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