NEWS
Using Natural Language Processing in the field Field of Occupations, Qualifications and Skills
On December 13,th of December 2019, the Educational Research Institute organized a seminar with stakeholders of the qualifications system and practitioners in linguistic engineering.
News from the Congress on Non-formal Education
How to develop your education business in a digital age? How quickly can you develop a presence in the online market and attract customers? The participants of the Congress on Non-formal Education, held September 18−19 in Warsaw, sought answers to these and other questions. IBE also sent a strong group of representatives to this event.
Join us at the Next Meeting of the Public Debate on the IQS on October 22, 2019
This is the next in a series of 10 meetings of the current public debate entitled “The Integrated Qualifications System − A Bridge between Education and the Labour Market”. The meeting will be an excellent opportunity to reflect on supporting the development of the skills of students in vocational education and training (VET). We cordially invite all interested persons!
The IQS at the Congress on Non-Formal Education
A Congress on Non-Formal Education (KEP 2019) will be held on September 18-19 at the University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre, organised by the Polish Chamber of Training Companies and the University of Warsaw. The Educational Research Institute is one of the partners of the event.
On the competences of employees at the Copernicus Science Centre
A conference presenting the results of the Human Capital Study will take place on September 17 at the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. The theme of the event is “Employee competences as the biggest challenge of the Polish labour market”.
Become the “Employer of Tomorrow”!
Another edition of the “Employer of Tomorrow” competition has begun. Its purpose is to distinguish entrepreneurs who are successfully implementing initiatives in which business and education are working with each other. We encourage you to participate!
What does validation look like for “Carpentry assembly in construction”?
The first exams to confirm the qualification of “Carpentry assembly in construction” are behind us! The first certificates were awarded at the end of June, so now we can report on what the validation process looks like in practice.
Research on student preferences in the labour market
The list of qualifications included in the Integrated Qualifications System has recently grown by two new ones: “Managing restaurant operations” and “Providing office services”. As a result, the process of selecting awarding bodies has begun. We invite you to submit an application!
New qualifications in the IQS
The list of qualifications included in the Integrated Qualifications System has recently grown by two new ones: “Managing restaurant operations” and “Providing office services”. As a result, the process of selecting awarding bodies has begun. We invite you to submit an application!
A New Qualification Functioning in the IQS
On June 13, 2019, another qualification became functional in the Integrated Qualifications System. “Computer skills certificate − basic level” is already the 12th market qualification included in the IQS!
My Portfolio – a free app supporting professional development
Interview with Iwona Gmaj, Integrated Qualifications System expert on the innovative My Portfolio application, allowing a person to collect all the evidence of one’s competences in one place.
The Integrated Qualifications System at the Małopolska Innovation Festival
A seminar was held on the Integrated Qualifications System (IQS) on June 11 of this year as part of the Małopolska Innovation Festival. The Educational Research Institute was one of the partners of the Festival.
Let’s talk about qualifications in the HR and marketing industry
A consultative seminar on qualifications relating to HR and branding will take place on June 27 in Warsaw. We would like especially to invite people working in HR, those interested in creating effective employee appraisal systems, marketers, spokespersons and people involved in branding and rebranding.
“Tailor-made Qualifications” – News from the Seminar for the Fashion Industry
A seminar entitled “Tailor-made Qualifications. Innovations for the Development of Fashion Industry Employees” was held on June 4 at the Focus Hotel in Łódź. The event was an excellent opportunity to meet representatives of the sector and to discuss the competences and qualifications operating in the fashion industry.
The stakeholders seminar on the Integrated Qualifications Register in the IQS
A general information seminar was held on the role of the Integrated Qualifications Register (IQR) in the Integrated Qualifications System (IQS) on June 6–7 at the Panorama Hotel in Mszczonów. The end result? Over 100 participants, a number of working groups, dozens of ideas and an unlimited amount of positive energy.
Good information for webmasters and graphic designers
“Creating websites” and “Designing computer graphics” are two new qualifications that started functioning in the Integrated Qualifications System as of May 28, 2019. All those interested in professional development in these fields are encouraged to read their descriptions and attain the relevant certificates.
Workshop for stakeholders of the Integrated Skills Strategy
On Tuesday, May 28, workshops were held for stakeholders of the Integrated Skills Strategy (ISS) at the Arche Hotel in Warsaw. They were organised by the Educational Research Institute together with the Ministry of National Education and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
On validation at the VPL Biennale in Berlin
At the beginning of May, the third edition of the international VPL (Validation of Prior Learning) Biennale was held in Berlin. At the meeting of the European Qualifications Framework Advisory Group, organised on the occasion of the Biennale, Iwona Gmaj representing IBE and Maciej Lasota, an Advisory Group member from the Ministry of National Education, presented a report on the validation solutions used in Poland.
New qualifications in the IQS
On May 21, the list of qualifications included in the Integrated Qualifications System grew by seven new ones! As a result, the process of selecting awarding bodies has begun. You are invited to submit an application!
Droniada 2019 – on qualifications in Industry 4.0
The 2019 Droniada will be held on June 5−8 at the Katowice-Muchowiec Airport − this is the sixth edition of the competition organised by Collegium Civitas for academic teams using drones and information analysis systems. One of the event’s partners is the Educational Research Institute, whose experts will talk about the Integrated Qualifications System.
Qualifications in the fashion industry. You are invited to a seminar!
On Tuesday, June 4, a seminar will be held in Łódź entitled “Tailor-made Qualifications. Innovations for the development of fashion industry employees”. Participants of the event will learn about the opportunities provided to the fashion industry by the Integrated Qualifications System (IQS).
Watch the recording of the first public debate about the IQS
The conference “The IQS − a bridge connecting education and the labour market” was held on March 27, inaugurating the public debate on the implementation and development of the Integrated Qualifications System. All those who were unable to follow the debate live can now catch up and watch our video!
Seminar on the IQS for the media
You are invited by the Educational Research Institute to a seminar “The Integrated Qualifications Register Revealed – Inspirations for the Media”. This event is addressed to journalists and all persons involved in communications and promotion in government institutions, non-governmental organisations and enterprises.
On qualifications at the European Congress of Local Governments
The 5th European Congress of Local Governments took place in Krakow on April 8–9 – “Local Government – together for the future”, where the Integrated Qualification System was discussed with well-known politicians and local government officials.
The next open workshop on including qualifications is already planned for April 18
You are invited to an open workshop on including qualifications in the Integrated Qualifications System (IQS) that are awarded upon completion of postgraduate studies.
The bartending qualification is already in the IQS!
On March 29, 2019, the Integrated Qualifications System grew by another qualification awarded outside the formal school and higher education systems – “Mixed drinks and alcohol service”. This is great news for everyone planning a career in the food service industry!
