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The development of a lifelong guidance system in Hungary

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Abstract

The development of a lifelong guidance system in Hungary Systematic work is currently being undertaken in Hungary to develop a lifelong guidance system, in line with principles outlined by leading international organisations. The origins of career guidance in Hungary, and the nature of the current career guidance system, are outlined. The main features of the current development programme, supported by the European Social Fund, are presented, alongside the strategic work of the National Lifelong Guidance Council. Key issues relating to these developments are discussed.

Résumé

Le développement d’un système de conseil tout au long de la vie en Hongrie. Actuellement en Hongrie, un travail systématique est mis en œuvre afin de développer un système de conseil tout au long de la vie en accord avec les principes définis par des entreprises internationales majeures. Les origines du conseil en orientation en Hongrie ainsi que la nature actuelle du système de conseil en orientation sont définis. Les caractéristiques principales du programme actuel de développement, lui-même encouragé par le Fond Social Européen, sont présentées à côté du travail stratégique du Conseil National du Conseil tout au long de la Vie. Les questions clés de ces développements sont discutées.

Zusammenfassung

Die Entwicklung eines lebenslangen Beratungssystems in Ungarn. Systematische Arbeiten werden derzeit in Ungarn durchgeführt, um ein lebenslanges Beratungssystem im Einklang mit den von führenden internationalen Organisationen skizziert Grundsätzen zu entwickeln. Die Ursprünge der Berufsberatung in Ungarn und die Art des aktuellen Bildungs-und Berufsberatungssystems werden skizziert. Die wichtigsten Eigenarten des aktuellen Entwicklungsprogramms, unterstützt durch den Europäischen Sozialfonds, werden gemeinsam mit der strategischen Arbeit des National Lifelong Guidance Council [Nationaler Rat für Lebenslange Beratung] präsentiert. Aktuelle Themen im Zusammenhang mit diesen Entwicklungen werden diskutiert.

Resumen

Desarrollo de un Sistema de Orientación a lo largo de vida en Hungría. En Hungría se está llevando a cabo un trabajo sistemático para desarrrollar un sistema de orientación a lo largo de la vida, de acuerdo con los principios establecidos por organismos internacionales. En este articulo se describe el origen de la orientación para la carrera en Hungría, y la naturaleza del sistema actual de orientación. Se presentan las principales características del programa de desarrollo actual, financiado por el Fondo Social Europeo, junto con el trabajo estratégico del Consejo Nacional de Orientación a lo Largo de la Vida. Finalmente se discuten los aspectos clave de estos avances.

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  1. International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB, UK

    A. G. Watts

  2. National Lifelong Guidance System Development Unit, National Employment Office, Budapest, Hungary

    Bors Tibor Borbély-Pecze

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Watts, A.G., Borbély-Pecze, B.T. The development of a lifelong guidance system in Hungary. Int J Educ Vocat Guidance 11, 17–28 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-010-9187-7

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