Proforientation

Proforientation

                                        Career support mechanisms for vocational students of the N(N)LE Railway Transport College



Clause 1. General provisions

 

1.1. The career support Mechanisms (hereinafter referred to as 'the Mechanisms') for vocational students at the N(N)LE Railway Transport College (hereinafter referred to as 'the Institution') have been developed based on the Law of Georgia 'On Vocational Education,' the standards for the authorization of vocational educational nstitutions outlined in the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia No. 99/n, dated October 1, 2010, 'On the Regulation on the Authorization of Educational Institutions and Approval of Fees,' current legislation, recommendations from education experts, and the Institution's charter.

1.2. The purpose of this document is to ensure the employment of vocational students by developing a unified career support Mechanism.



Clause 2. Career support measures for existing and potential vocational students

 

2.1. The Institution regularly holds meetings with schools, organization beneficiaries, and job seekers, providing detailed information about the training and employment opportunities offered by the Institution and its partner employers. Additionally, these events help disseminate information about the vocational education programs implemented by the Institution and the relevant professions.

2.2. To facilitate successful career development for vocational students, the Institution's Career Guidance and Planning Manager regularly provides them with information. This is done both based on the Institution's assessment of student needs and in response to individual student requests.

2.3. Informing refers to providing vocational students/trainees with comprehensive information about the steps involved in the process leading to employment.



Clause 3. Communication with vocational students and graduates

3.1. Vocational students and graduates are regularly provided with information about the Institution's partner companies and the employment opportunities offered by these companies.

3.2. The process outlined in paragraph 3.1 of this Article is coordinated by the Institution's Career Guidance and Planning Manager, who ensures its effectiveness by creating and maintaining databases of employers and graduates, which include information on graduate employment.

3.3. Vocational students are informed about relevant vacancies during group meetings or through social networks/email. Graduates are informed individually via telephone communication.

3.4. A graduate satisfaction survey will be conducted with vocational students within 3 months of completing their studies. The questionnaire is developed by the Career Guidance and Planning Manager. The survey investigates the following issues:

3.4.1. Whether the graduate was employed;

3.4.2. Whether he/she was employed in the specialty he/she graduated from;

3.4.3. Whether he/she is satisfied with the knowledge and skills acquired within the framework of the vocational education program;

3.4.4. Whether he/she uses them in the work process, etc.

3.5. The Career Guidance and Planning Manager processes and analyzes the data obtained from the survey outlined in paragraph 3.4 of this article. The internal support group is then informed to develop appropriate recommendations.

3.6. The Institution maintains constant communication with employers. In addition to the graduate satisfaction survey, the Institution conducts a survey of employers to assess whether the professional skills developed by vocational students align with the employment field, whether students require additional practice, how well graduates' competencies match the requirements of relevant positions, and whether the duration of the vocational education program is sufficient to achieve its goals. The survey is conducted within 3 months of program completion, and based on the results, the internal support group develops recommendations to improve the quality of the learning process.

 

Clause 4. Final Provisions

4.1. These Mechanisms are approved by the director of the Institution by order.

4.2. These Mechanisms are canceled, amendments and/or additions are made by order of the director.