Pärnumaa Pärnumaa KutsehariduskeskusKutsehariduskeskus

Vocational Centre Vocational Centre of Pärnu Countyof Pärnu County

SSTUDENTSTUDENTS

Today more than 1300 students study at the biggest educational establishment of Pärnu county.

TRAINING STAFFTRAINING STAFF

90 teachers

SPECIALITIESSPECIALITIES

• CONSTRUCTION– general construction– construction finisher– construction carpenter

• JOINER• CLEANING SERVICE• BAKER/PASTRY-COOK• COOK• WAITER/WAITRESS • SHOP-ASSISTANT • SALES ASSISTANT• DRESSMAKER/TAILOR

• WAREHOUSING• HAIRDRESSER• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION• IT SPECIALIST• SOCIAL CARE• SECRETARIAL WORK • CAR MECHANIC• FORESTRY• ACCOUNTANCY

• HOTEL SERVICE

Voltveti Training Centre Voltveti Training Centre in Tihemetsain Tihemetsa

Voltveti ManorVoltveti Manor

– first reports of Tignitz manor in 1563

– “Voltveti” originates from Wolffeldt,

the name of one the owners (until 1737)

– the last owner (until 1919) was the

Stryk family

– the manor house was built in 1830-s,

in late classistic style

– other heritage protection

objects:• garner house from 1795• fence• grotto

– the annexes were built in 1930-s (teachers residence) and 1960-s (dormitory wing)

Voltveti Park Voltveti Park

– first established in 1830-s– reconstructed as a dendrarium in 1930-40– over 100 arboreal and fruticulose species

Forestry education in VoltvetiForestry education in Voltveti

– need for forestry specialists increased in1920-s

– in 1925 Voltveti Forestry School was established

– forersty education until 1961, then reorganized into agricultural education establishment

– forestry education “revived” in 1995

Voltveti todayVoltveti today

– foresty education (emphasis on practical training)

– gardening education

– continuing education, different training courses

““Forgotten manors” projectForgotten manors” project

– initiated by the Association of Estonian Manor Schools (unites 60 schools across Estonia)

– visiting days throughout summer, offering manor tours, different activities and entertainment (exhibitions, workshops, concerts, etc)

– over 1000 people visited Voltveti

during 6 visiting days in summer 2009– several exhibitions– different workshops

– retired teachers of the training center actively took part in the “Forgotten manors” project

• tour guides• workshop tutors• exhibition preparators

– we are planning to continue cooperation with them

• experience• contacts with local community

Senior VolunteersSenior Volunteers