On a day like today, but in 1959, the National Council of Technical Education was founded, the governing body of the country’s technical institutions at that time.
He November 15 is celebrated on Technical Education Day in Argentina and this is done to remember the founding of an essential body within education in the country.
It is about the CONET (National Council for Technical Education)the governing body of all technical schools in Argentina. Nowadays called INET (National Institute of Technological Education)it’s a tripartite organism (made up of the State, representatives of workers and business chambers) which is in charge of the Industrial Technical Secondary Schools and the Vocational Training Centers.
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How Technical Education Day came to be in Argentina
He November 15, 1959 It was the date on which CONET, the most important entity in Argentina for technical education, was created. For this reason, and because it is an essential item within the country’s labor order, it was It was decided to use this date as an anniversary to commemorate this area.
Why technical education is important
The Professional Technical Education (ETP) It is one of the modalities of the Argentine educational system that encompasses the various types of institutions and programs of Education by and for work, and includes scientific, technical and technological training at the non-university Secondary Technical and Higher levels, and Vocational Training.
In turn, it is a fundamental pillar for equity, productivity and sustainability of countries. It contributes to the improvement of conditions of equal access to education, employment, entrepreneurship and decent work. Likewise, it contributes to inclusive and sustainable growth in a was characterized by constant change.
Source: Ambito
