Boosting the relationship between enterprises and universities – important stakeholders in the educational process

Abstract

Currently all areas of activity have a dynamic pace of development and constantly changing. To meet the challenges of the present economic environment businesses need qualified specialists not only in terms of knowledge but also in terms of specific skills and competencies. Currently there are significant discrepancies between the level of training of specialists and the employers’ expectations, which negatively influence the employment rate of graduates as well as the performance of enterprises. In order to reduce these disparities, a strong cooperation between the key players of the educational system – universities and enterprises is necessary, including motivating employers to adopt a proactive strategy and involvement in the educational process.