[EMC-LM 2nd convention] presentation by Carl Callewaert, VDAB. 19 February 2021

2. Proactive approach employers
• events for employers and unemployed
• job fair +20 companies
• job day 1 company
• Jobdating 2-20 companies
• Recruitment event after training
• Jobhunting
• Competence enhancement tailored to the employer
• stay up to date session tailored to the cluster
• Study department to analyse developments in the
labour market

3. • Campaign ‘Keep learning’
• vdab.be/blijfleren
• digital offer of all kinds of courses
• trainings
• workplace learning
• professional orientation
• job sheets

4. • VDAB On line learning
• PC training and computer science
• languages, also Dutch spelling and Dutch verbs
• bookkeeping and secretariat
• soft skills such as time management, presentation,
leadership
• personal skills : applying for jobs, learning to learn
• technical training : construction,metal, automation,
graphics, mechanics ….
• https://www.vdab.be/onlineleren

5. Basic concept VDAB on line learning
• Forget about the elephant, go for microlearning
• Tailor-made and free
• You can consult your course 24 hours a day.
• You pick out the modules that interest you.
• Each piece of learning material is supplemented with exercises and tests.
• Most courses offer online coaching.

6. 9 Essential 21st century skills for any career
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Information literacy
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Social skills
• Productivity