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ground” in the sense that we do
not know the students from class-
es. Many students consider this
an advantage because they will
not be met with preconceived
opinions when they want to dis-
cuss their future possibilities.

For trainees in vocational educa-
tion and training, which gives
access to a limited number of
mainly short-cycle higher educa-
tion programmes, guidance coun-
sellors at Studievalg København
visit every vocational college in
our region in order to inform
about possibilities in the higher
education system. The guidance
counsellor delivers education We give high priority to quality as our services in general,
presentations for each vocational assurance and have developed specific events, or guidance
education programme - ranging client feedback and evaluation methodologies.
from mechanics to social health systems, which are used after
care assistants. our events. Continuous develop- “Our main objective
ment of our services and staff is to put our clients in
Both young people and adults training, i.e. regular supervision, a position where they
are welcome to call, e-mail or are two other important areas. themselves are capable
visit us in our centre in central Apart from attending various of making qualified
Copenhagen. Here we offer both further training courses, we also decisions regarding
individual and group guidance arrange regular staff meetings choice of higher educa-
sessions. where we discuss themes such tion”

• A region with a total population of 1.6 million people
• 118 youth education institutions
• 42,500 students in general upper secondary education
• 40,000 students in vocational education and training (VET)
• 17 guidance counsellors and 2 support staff members are
employed at Studievalg København

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