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HOW IS IT DONE IN CZĘSTOCHOWA? Częstochowa has, once again, been recognized for the innovation of the BETTER JOB NOW. We found ourselves among the finalists of the Innovative Local Government competition. This type of award in the era of the rapid development of technology indicates the importance of using all modern solutions. The goal is – or at least should be – to improve our quality of life. PEOPLE ARE THE GREATEST VALUE Play program dedicated to entrepre- are the most popular in the country OF THE CITY neurs. The second level means projects like mechatronics or IT specialist, also Częstochowa has long been proud that people are the greatest investment incentive of the city. The BETTER JOB NOW program was created in the city, aimed at increasing the quality of work – in the context of its performance and employee remuneration. The program has three directions of activities: Fair Play, Center for Better Workplaces and initiatives to improve the qualifications of people who want to have a better job and focus on developing their professional competences.
that were made to help improve the quali fications of people seeking a better job and focusing on their development. One of such projects is the “Academy of Competence Development”. The third level is the Center for Better Workplaces operating since May 2017, which also includes the website of the same name. The website is a platform that connects secondary schools, entrepreneurs and residents who want to change or find a job. It is a website that is a local job offer bank, career office and platform associating employers and potential employees, As part of the Fair Play program, the act with particular emphasis on graduates regarding property tax exemptions was and students of technical and vocational modified as part of the de minimis schools in Częstochowa. state aid program for creating new jobs for employers. At the moment, socially In Częstochowa, students of technical responsible employers who care about and vocational schools today have employees can use it. When issuing the oppor-tunity to study in classes the decision, the city will also verify profiled to meet the needs of the labour the employer's behaviour over the last 12 market. For this reason, most activimonths regarding dismissals and admis- ties related to technical and vocational sions of employees to seal the system schools are involved – in addition to of granting concessions and that the Fair the Education Department of the City Play principle will be respected in both Hall – also the Department of European the employer-employee and employ- Funds and Development, more specifi er-City Hall relationships. The Better Job cally the Investor Assistance Center, Now program functions on three levels. which also serves as the Center for Better The first is, already mentioned, the Fair Workplaces. Besides the fields which
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tailors, upholsterers, carpenters and crane technicians are coming back to favours.The novelty is – created as part of the Professional Cooperation 2 project – a glass technology technician created to meet the needs of existing glass factories here. From the 2019/2020 school year, a mechatronic innovation was created in one of the school teams, and the closest watchmaking school is located in Vienna. There are twelve technical and vocational schools in Częstochowa today, whose governing body is the local government. All technical schools in Częstochowa and, additionally, the State High School of Fine Arts cooperate closely with the Department of European Funds and the Development of the City Hall, specifi cally with the Investor Assistance Center, due to the need for professional promotion and assistance in enabling contacts with employers present on the market. It is the Development Department that has knowledge of external investments planned in the city and therefore participates in the creation of new teaching profiles also as part of EU projects and coordinates paid internships and apprenticeships.
Outsourcing&More | May–June 2020
