Cooperation of

What is Vocational Skills Week about?We ( ) believe

•Every single person is talented. Some talents may be obvious, some still hidden.

•Vocational education and training is a smart choice, is fun, and leads to excellence in

education, high-quality jobs and increased employability.

•There are great vocational training opportunities that successfully prepare you for

interesting and challenging careers, as well as active engagement in society.

•Vocational education and training is a desirable option for people of all ages, and prepares

people for jobs the world over.

•Quality training develops the creative and innovative potential of learners.

•Upskilling and reskilling throughout life is key to improved job opportunities and better

integration in society.

•Lifelong learning enhances social inclusion, diversity, and active citizenship.

Who we are (1/3)…since 1996 we

Develop in-house ICT products: CMMS (AIMMS), productions (Smart), DSSs.

Offer customized consulting, training and subcontracting in Maintenance Management, Asset Management and TPM

Organise workshops and knowledge sharing events

Analyse and meet customer needs

Who we are (2/3)

• 3 focus areas• + R&D in all 3

• Founding member of HMS (1 executive in BoD)

• CSO is Chairman of HMS• CEO has been elected

Chairman of EFNMS 2016-2019• Members of EFFRA, DLEARN,

ΣΕΠΒΕ, Chorus Cluster, Technopolis Cluster

• More than 15 research projects in 15 years

Who we are (3/3) Our esteemed customers:

• Industry

• Utility providers

• Ports, Shipyards

• Service providers

• Hotels, Hospitals

• Universities

• Fleet management

• Malls, Campuses

• Municipalities

DLEARN-European Digital Learning Network

Aim of DLEARN is to boost digital learning and digital skills, both at European and Local level, by participating in many transnational initiatives.

DLEARN operates mainly through its working groups which are constantly monitoring, analyzing and promoting the latest news in terms of digital learning and skills.

Working Groups• Higher Education• Vocational Skills and training• Adult education and society capacity

building• School Education

Aim of DLEARN-VET Committee?

To improve the attractiveness and

image of vocational education and

training.

To showcase excellence and quality and raise awareness of

the wide range of opportunities.

Vocational Skillsin a world of Internet of Things

& Novel Technologies

Skills required in job market

&Present future work

environment -Internet of things

Aim

Novel TechnologiesDigitisation of production and processes

• Cloud, FIWARE technologies

• Visual analytics (use of thermal, depth

cameras etc.)

• 3D printing

• Factories of the Future, Services of the Future

• Installation of sensors (movement recognition, pressure mats, localisation devices etc.)

• Pattern recognition (data, people, motion etc.)

Novel Technologies

Novel Technologies• Novel devices• Augmented Reality

• Virtual Reality• Smart objects

Why do we use Novel technologies?

• Increase productivity, profitability• Stay updated with current trends• Don’t get left behind• Digitise processes• Zero defects/faults Strategy

What does the management say?

How management selects the suitable technologies for the company?

• Company’s medium and long term Strategy and Mission

• Applicability, suitability for business• Market trends and position of market leaders• Requests from stakeholders, not only clients!• ROI, Return on Investment: It should be an investment,

not cost. Include all costs!!!• Marketing value, brand name

What does the management say?

What does management require from employees?• Familiar with IoT, digital tools, digital working

environment• Participation in continuous training and

improvement• Strong commitment• Share information horizontally and vertically• Welcoming and accepting new tools and

technologies

How difficult is the adaptation of Novel technologies?

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

AXIOM: RESISTANCE TO CHANGE• The desk example…• How can we succeed?

• Select small targets• Select suitable targets

• Share/Compare information, vision• Listen to ideas • Stay positive

How difficult is the adaptation of Novel technologies?

Standards can help accelerate adoption • What can they offer?

• Simple structure• Clear procedure

• Simplest way of doing something• Best way of doing something• Certification is a plus for employees and clients

What is the role of standards?

Based on the Copenhagen Process the EC acts in partnership with national governments, employers' and workers' groups and countries outside the EU to:

• improve the quality of training (initial education, continuing development)

• improve the quality of teachers, trainers and other professionals in the sector

• make courses more relevant to the labour market.

What is the Commission doing for vocational education and training?

The Commission's work on VET is supported by two agencies:

• European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) – provides information and analysis of education & training systems, policies, research and practice in the EU.

• European Training Foundation (ETF) – works to develop education & training systems in the Western Balkans, neighbouring countries and Central Asia.

What is the Commission doing for vocational education and training?

Based on Copenhagen Process EC acts in partnership with national governments, employers' and workers' groups and countries outside the EU to:

• Work-based learning (WBL)• Sector Skills Alliances - initiative designed to promote

European cooperation within a specific sector of the economy

• Skills competitions – supporting events like World Skills and Euroskills

• Improving national systems through the European quality assurance framework for vocational education and training (EQAVET)

How is this being done? (1 of 2)

Acts also towards:• Agenda for new skills and jobs – the EU's strategy for

having 75% of its working-age population in work by 2020

• Youth on the Move – an EU initiative to help young people to gain the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to make their first job a reality

• Toolkit - support for integrating ECVET (European credit system for Vocational Education & Training) into new or existing Mobility Practice

How is this being done? (2 of 2)

Tools

A small BIG step

• Different tools can be used

• Select the one(s) best for you

• Capitalise on what you have already

• Information sharing

Set targets and indicators • Help visualize in the best possible way the

current status, • Be simple and understandable, • Require data that is feasible to collect,• Be associated to reliable organisations.

The PQCDSM concept:• Productivity, • Quality, • Cost, • Delivery, • Safety,• Morale.

DMAIC

•Define problematic areas•Measure results and KPIs•Analyse findings and select where to focus•Improve specific aspects, communications, performance•Control the part of the process

Motivators• Support• Guidance • Answer questions• Provide clarifications• Campaigns for vigilance• BRAINSTORMING!

Thank you for your time