8 Amendments of Julie WARD related to 2015/2088(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the need to promote curriculum objectives for formal and non- formal education, as well as lifelong learning, targeting all students – both theoretical modules and practical modules, such as student entrepreneurial projects including social enterprise projects working with local communities;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that entrepreneurship education should include a social dimension, and address subjects such as fair trade, social enterprises, and alternative business models such as co- operatives, in order to strive towards a more social, inclusive and sustainable economy;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to incorporate new technologies in the learning process and to intensify ICT training at all levels of education; recalls the need to encourage girls and young women to pursue ICT studies;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Member States to encourage girls and young women to enter into STEM subjects and increase representation of women in STEM areas;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the essential role of competent and supportive teachers and trainers in reducing early school leaving and improving the employability of young people; stresses that teachers need to be better supported by schools, training institutions, local communities, and educational policies, e.g. through promotion of peer learning and exchange of best practices, easier access to training opportunities and improved systems of continuous VET.
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that the creative industries are amongst the most entrepreneurial and fast growing sectors, and that creative education develops transferable skills such as creative thinking, problem- solving, teamwork, and resourcefulness; acknowledges that arts and media sectors are of particular appeal to young people;
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Highlights that labour market policies generally, and skills matching in respect of VET policies specifically, must aim to create and promote high quality and secure jobs, in line with the ILO Decent Work agenda; notes that these policies must contribute to combatting the phenomena of precarious employment, zero-hour contracts, and unpaid internships;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Notes the important role of civil society organisations, trade unions and social dialogue in the formulation of VET policies.