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However, the development is not sufficient to address the teacher shortage, according to the newspaper. At the end of August, 3,351 teaching positions were vacant at the intermediary organization VDAB. This is a third more than a year earlier and an absolute record.
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To solve this problem, education needs more new teachers and the outflow must be contained. The good news, in any case, is that there is more interest in teacher training. Registration figures, which are not yet final, are up for the second year in a row. One of the largest providers, UCLL College, for example, saw its enrollment increase by 10 to 15% compared to last year. The Hogeschool VIVES and Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel recorded an increase of around 20%. Odisee, AP Hogeschool Antwerp and Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen also recorded an increase in the number of future teachers. It is especially the position of secondary education teacher that is in demand.
According to De Tijd, it is worth noting the numerous side entrances. These are people from the private sector who change careers to become teachers. The AP Hogeschool Antwerpen and the Arteveldehogeschool are seeing a “spectacular doubling”, especially of people who want to become practical teachers. Think about butchers, bakers or technical profiles who want to come and teach a trade. VIVES, HOGENT and Erasmus University College Brussels could also accommodate around 25% more candidates.
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