16 - Estonia - Educational/vocational guidance, education/employment links
Most educational institutions have established counselling centres for
students, in which, apart from information on organisation of study,
advice and, if possible, assistance in finding jobs is provided. Some
educational institutions have employed a psychologist.
The
state-financed student places are determined on the basis of
state-commissioned education, so the labour market indirectly regulates
training. The relationship between studies and the future job is not
regulated at the state level and therefore a state educated labour
force may begin work in another profession or in an another country.
Employment in the public sector is, to a certain extent, motivated by
the possibility of the state paying off the study loan. As educational
institutions need to take up self-evaluation in their accreditation
process, investigation of employment of graduates and respective
feedback has become increasingly important. Such information forms a
basis for adjustment of curricula in order for them to meet the changed
requirements. A closer co-operation with employers has become of
primary importance as a high percentage of those working in their
acquired profession have a positive impact on the establishment of
state-commissioned education. Vocational schools kutseõppeasutus and
institutions of professional higher education in particular are in the
closest co-operation with employers since professional higher education
study comprises, to a large extent, practical training and must take
into account the requirements of the labour market.
Eurydice - the information network on education in Europe
Date: 2009
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