The technical vocational schools are less popular owing to the wrong perception that only those who fail the Baccalaureate exams go to study there. The subject was discussed in a press club meeting on March 25, IPN reports.

“We must overcome this perception existing in society as it is principally incorrect because the system was in a very bad state. We will promote the very good institutions and disseminate the success stories so as to help them attract more students,” said Minister of Education Maia Sandu.

An analysis carried out by the Ministry of Education shows that the ratio of employees to students in vocational schools is 1:4.8. “The given indicators at colleges are better,” stated the minister.

The authorities aim to make this education sector more attractive, including by involving the economic entities in forming and assessing the students. An example is to develop dual education that implies learning theory at school and doing practical work at companies. This will facilitate the employment of young people after graduation as the companies can prepare staff avoiding probation. Few schools manage to secure the number of places needed for doing practical work. It was established that only 60% of the students become employed after graduation.

Another finding is that many institutions teach related jobs. Thus the Ministry aims to exclude six professions and to introduce another 11. This year there will be repaired three dorms so as to improve the accommodation conditions for students.