Linking formal education with vocational experience: the “education +” initiative

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”education+” is a new initiative of the Ministry of Education, launched as part of the Government’s Framework for the Education Strategy for Malta 2014-2020, that is intended to develop and cultivate useful skills, attitudes and values among Malta’s youth. It seeks to empower young people to become active citizens and be employable in a dynamic society. It marks a clear departure from traditional learning systems which were mainly classroom/ laboratory based.

Author: Mario Vassallo