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Mongolian current situation is characterised by economic dependency on mining sector, lack of skilled employees with vocational education, tendency to exclude NEETs, and weakness of HEIs’ programmes to meet labour market requirements, as well as labour migration in the sense of brain drain. This situation has created the need for a scientific based education and training of career guidance counsellors on international standards. The scientific based development of the Mongolian career guidance system is crucial for successful completion of the economic transition. To do this, the National University of Mongolia cooperates with international and national organisations (such as German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and University of Applied Labour Studies (HdBA, Germany)) to establish a scientific based master programme for career guidance. In addition to this academic programme, empirical research on career guidance counselling services and methodologies has been realized in Mongolia. In this session, we will also discuss with experts from other countries about our experiences with this programme and possibilities for cooperation in the frame of bi-lateral and/or international projects
Mongolia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world due to its size. Almost half of the population lives in rural areas, mostly as nomads. At the same time, the Mongolian economy needs qualified specialists. For example, there is currently a shortage of around 40,000 skilled workers in the raw materials sector. The Mongolian VET system is currently unable to meet this demand. A major reason for this is certainly the lack of vocational orientation among school leavers and the inadequate provision of professional career guidance and information. In addition, counsellors often lack the necessary qualifications. The National University of Mongolia (NUM) has recognised this need for action. Since 2017 a Master's programme in Career Studies – since 2018 also in distance learning format – has been implemented. Yearly, up to 30 students with work experience in related fields are qualified as career counsellors. The distance learning programme is mainly used by students from the rural regions of Mongolia. After completing their studies, graduates can offer professional counselling services in their provinces. In this way, vocational guidance and counselling will also be disseminated in the rural regions of Mongolia. The distance learning programme can serve as good practice for other countries that are in the process of transformation. The programme thus forms the basis for future development projects, e. g. capacity building in career guidance in the international higher education sector.
