8 Amendments of Konstantinos POUPAKIS related to 2012/2045(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, in order to combat unemployment effectively, it is necessary to establish links between education and the needs of the labour market, so as to facilitate entry into employment; to this end, advocates cooperation between higher education establishments and the business sector;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Acknowledges a failure to develop potential and take advantage of opportunities in the field of adult education and training in line with growing requirements at individual and community level and in terms of economic competitiveness and modern production methods;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to strengthen links between initial and further vocational training so as to improve significantly the quality and results of the courses offered, and promote new methods of work organisation and innovative forms of employment;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Member States to facilitate participation by employers and workers in education and training, particularly through the mass media - by cutting bureaucracy, introducing co- funded programmes, etc. - so as to improve output and quality and achieve greater career satisfaction;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the need to increase the involvement and participation of the social partners in drawing up education and training programmes and deciding on their content, as well as in the implementation thereof;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In view of the Europe 2020 strategy and the central importance position of its education and training goals with a view to improving the quality of employment and increasing output and competitiveness in the EU, calls on the Member States, in collaboration with the Commission, to ensure that records are kept of those not in employment, education or training, and formulate effective remedial strategies;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recommends the implementation of joint education and training initiatives in line with the particular nature of each target group and the needs of the geographical area or occupational sector concerned;