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 Understand the business world – it is essential to understand the focus
of the employers, which is often more on producing goods or offering
services that generate profit, rather than providing employment

opportunities or contributing to the development of employees. Knowing
the priorities of each side of the engagement will make it easier to
calculate common goals that contribute to the success of both parties in

the relationship.

 Add value – VET providers need to bring added value to the employers

they engage with, such as the opportunity to contribute to a curriculum
tailored to the needs of companies in terms of workers’ knowledge and
skills. In addition, VET providers must present a holistic vision of labour
market trends in the areas in which companies operate and relate them

to the remaining business sector that surrounds them.

 Nurture the relationship – just like any other relationship, it is necessary
to continually nurture the relationship between VET providers and
employers. Therefore, in addition to the initial step of contributing to the
curriculum, it is important to be aware of the learners’ progress in the

workplace and if they demonstrate any competences’ gaps, so
improvements to the curricula can be made. Thus, the curricula are
continuously adapted to the real needs of employers.

 Disseminate this relationship to wider audiences – explain how it
contributes positively to all the parties involved, that can be seen as

agents of change and models for individuals and for the local economic
and social environment.

 Develop a network – through the engagement with some employers, it
may be possible to access new partners who are on their networks,
including business or professional associations. VET providers can take

this opportunity to expand their contacts, considering their needs and
always aiming to improve the relationships between the VET system and
employers, taking advantage of the best practices that each element in

the network can contribute with.

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