April 2013, Lithuania, Kedainiai. Education center “BUTS” Education center «BUTS» was founded in 1991. The main field of activity – adult

April 2013, Lithuania, KedainiaiApril 2013, Lithuania, Kedainiai

Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”www.buts.lv

Education center «BUTS» was founded in 1991. The main field of activity – adult education. In 2002 the education center «BUTS» received certificate of

the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008. Since 2004 are offered e-learning. In 2012 education center «BUTS» offers more than 200

licensed and accredited education programs. «BUTS» is a popular adult educational institution with several

thousand students per month. Education center «BUTS» is a member of several associations

and coooperates with various business partners.

Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”Education center “BUTS”

«BUTS» is one of the largest private educational institutions in Latvia.

It has more than 20 branches in all Latvian regions - major Latvian cities.

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Quality - the cornerstone of our success. The certificate of the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2008 in the field of education, technical testing of welded constructions and materials.

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Education center «BUTS» provide training organization with specialization in specific sectors:

•Occupational safety and protection;•Building;

•Electronics and electrical engineering; •Motor transport and auto repair;

•Welding and plumbing;•Real estate administration;

•Catering and hospitality services ;•Bookkeeping;

•Business;•Language learning;

•Computer knowledge;•Personality development;

•E-learning.

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After the training in the accredited education program the learners are issued national vocational qualification certificate or a certificate of professional development.

Educational documents are recognized not only in Latvia, but also in the world.

More than 12 000 students acquired and developed knowledge in 2012.

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Global problems and professional educationGlobal problems and professional education

Currently in Latvia there are several global problems that also affect the sphere of professional education:

demographic changes - depopulation and population aging;

labor market dynamics that make up demand for new competencies and skills.


Problems specific to adult professional Problems specific to adult professional education in Latviaeducation in Latvia (I) (I)

Similar and ineffective education programs.

Lack of suitable practical placements.

Weaknesses in the legislation.

Improvement of Adult training system.

Support to companies at the national level.


Problems specific to adult professional Problems specific to adult professional education in Latviaeducation in Latvia(II)(II)

Adult people’s motivation to learn: adults who actively participate in learning process, but they have

difficulties finding interesting educational programs;

adults who want to get involved, but are hampered by different circumstances - family conditions, financial problems, territorial obstacles;

adults who are not motivated to learn.


Problems specific to adult professional Problems specific to adult professional education in Latviaeducation in Latvia (III) (III)

Educators’ qualification:

lack of differentiation in teaching;

educators do not integrate competences for lifelong learning in learning process;

practical placement supervisors lack knowledge in pedagogy and psychology.


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April 2013, Lithuania, Kedainiai. Education center “BUTS” Education center «BUTS» was founded in 1991. The main field of activity – adult