VET EDUCATION Main problems identified: • The VET Programmes to be aligned with market needs(lessons from industry not MEST) • Lacking teaching and learning materials and equipment • Lack of reputation due to school culture, teacher quality and perceived importance and quality of gymnasiums • Traditional Teaching Methods. Urgent need for teacher training in teaching methodologies • Unclear vision of VET education(1) • Inadequate financing formula(1) • Lack of career orientation in lower secondary schools • Lack of cooperation with businesses • Lack of/or inadequate Performance Measurement and Promotion Criteria( All teachers good or bad receive the same salary)(1) • Gender stereotyping for professions 23