CONSTANT CHANGES AND ADAPTATION WITHIN LABOR MARKET AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN FAVOR OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

References: 12th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference, www.sgem.org, SGEM2012 Conference Proceedings/ ISSN 1314-2704, June 17-23, 2012, Vol. 3, 1051 - 1058 pp

ABSTRACT

Findings of IDEA project (www.idea-strategy.eu), focused on high potentials, had been
reconsidered in context of educational response towards changes in economy. The
findings included mapping of changes in the world of work and evaluation of training
needs in selected fields according to classification of economic activities. Similarly the
educational response was looked for. The conclusions were derived in the scope of
constant changes and adaptation of educational system for the requirements of labor
market. The adaptation instruments and tools such as one minute essay or firsthand
experience of key competencies were examined and recommended for gradual regional
development.

Keywords: labor market, education, regional development, high potentials, key
competencies