The situation with the unemployment of the Mongolian youth showcases that there are major difficulties for the university graduates in their transition from education to work. The MONGWBL project addresses an urgent need to enhance partnership between enterprises and higher education institutions (HEIs)and increase graduates’ employability through development and implementation of supporting national strategy, appropriate legal framework on work-based learning (WBL) and flexible apprenticeship model in Mongolia.The following project outputs/outcomes are expected:- National Strategy for development of WBL in Mongolia, - Flexible Apprenticeship Model (FAM) including practical implementation tools: one year Undergraduate Apprenticeship based Programme in Banking & insurance (UAPBI) and Undergraduate Apprenticeship based Programme in Tourism (UAPT) inspired by European experiences.- Amendments of national legislation in Mongolia needed for implementation of FAM.- University-enterprise partnership innovative schemes through the pilot implementation of the FAM.- Network for long-term cooperation between HEIs from Mongolia and programme countries.The expected impact is foreseen on:- Teaching staff and career centres staff’s skill improved,- long-term strong network with enterprises for integrating knowledge and experience-based learning created, - Graduates employability increased in institutional level,- HEIs and enterprises partnership reinforced, the establishment of new apprenticeship and WBL schemes promoted, - Skills matching and better employability of university graduates in national level,- Long-term cooperation between the involved partners promoted leading to convergence in line with EU developments and standards towards fostering the integration of the HEIs in European level.
The MONGWBL project entails a benchmark analysis of European WBL policies for adaptation to Mongolian higher education. It involves capacity building for Mongolian HEI staff, government agencies, banks, and the tourism association in apprenticeship policies. The project aims to develop a National Strategy for WBL, a Flexible Apprenticeship Model, and a legal framework, fostering university-enterprise partnerships and a long-term cooperation network between Mongolian and program country HEIs.
The situation with the unemployment of the Mongolian youth showcases that there are major difficulties for the young graduates in their transition from education to work. The MONGWBL project addresses an urgent need to enhance partnership between enterprises and HEIs and increase graduates’ employability through development and implementation of supporting national strategy, appropriate legal framework on work-based learning (WBL) and generic, flexible apprenticeship model in Mongolia.
<< Background >> The situation with the unemployment of the Mongolian youth showcases that there are major difficulties for the young graduates in their transition from education to work. The MONGWBL project addresses an urgent need to enhance partnership between enterprises and HEIs and increase graduates’ employability through development and implementation of supporting national strategy, appropriate legal framework on work-based learning (WBL) and generic, flexible apprenticeship model in Mongolia. << Objectives >> The MONGWBL project entails a benchmark analysis of European WBL policies for adaptation to Mongolian higher education. It involves capacity building for Mongolian HEI staff, government agencies, banks, and the tourism association in apprenticeship policies. The project aims to develop a National Strategy for WBL, a Flexible Apprenticeship Model, and a legal framework, fostering university-enterprise partnerships and a long-term cooperation network between Mongolian and program country HEIs. << Implementation >> The project was implemented in 6 work packages with a duration of 36 months. During the reporting period of the project, a total of 2 online and 4 onsite training sessions ( 3 in European partner institutions) were organized. The first project management meeting was held online due to the COVID 19 pandemic, and the dissemination conference was held onsite. << Results >> •A "Policy and Implementation Toolkit for Apprenticeship in Higher Education" was developed to guide universities.• "Flexible Apprenticeship Model (FAM)" applied to undergraduate programs.•"Directions for Development of Work-Based Learning in Higher Education in Mongolia for 2024-2030" was formulated as a national strategy. •Staff members from Mongolian HEIs, the Ministry of Education and Science of Mongolia, two banks, and the Mongolian Tourism Association underwent training.