Dual education is the future of agricultural education

By: STA Date: 2023. 06. 28. 10:00

The creation of the Branch Training Center of the Kisaföldi Agricultural Vocational Training Center is a milestone both in the life of the schools and in terms of the development of the agricultural economy, stated Dr. Márton Nobilis, the State Secretary responsible for the food industry and trade policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, at the project’s closing event on Wednesday in Szombathely.

(Photo: AM/Csaba Pelsőczy)

The state secretary explained that a significant investment was realized with government support. In the framework of the Széchenyi 2020 Program, the tender entitled “Establishment of the Branch Training Center of the Kisaföldi Agricultural Training Center” won a non-refundable grant of HUF 265.07 million. The activities realized within the framework of the project include the establishment of the Sectoral Training Center and the development of company relations, the launch of dual training, the development of adult training, and the purchase of equipment for school workshops.

Dr. Márton Nobilis explained that for an agricultural vocational training school, modern machines and tools are essential in terms of practical education and professional development

In order to develop agriculture, the state is committed to creating the appropriate infrastructure. These investments are the long-term investments that help the spread of sustainable agricultural practices, more efficient production and the production of better quality crops, he added. Dr. Csaba Hende, the region’s parliamentary representative, stated that Szombathely has been the stronghold of agricultural dual training until now, since here students are easily integrated into the world of work from the beginning.