Christian Vocational Education Conference
Serving our communities well as Christian schools includes many types of Christian education programs. This conference will focus on the value of Christian vocational education as a means to meeting the needs of teenage vocational students in our communities.
As a school leader or an experienced educator at this event you will: 
- Be encouraged in your commitment to this important, but often neglected, student group.
- Share expertise and experiences with like-minded educators.
- Contribute to the strengthening of Christian vocational education in Europe.
- Learn how businesses and schools can work together to develop these students and their skills.
The event will be in Gouda, The Netherlands and includes a full schedule beginning at 9:00 on Thursday morning and finishing Friday afternoon. Reserve your place at this very special event now using the form below.
Dates: November 14-15, 2024
Location: Gouda, The Netherlands
Hoornbeek College
Noordelijk halfrond 10, Gouda / Tel. +31 (0)85 48 38 003
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Registration is closed
The registration fee includes 2 meals, coffee breaks and all conference fees and activities.
Price for Western Europe member schools: 150 Euro (170 for non-members). Price for Central Europe participants from ACSI member schools is a subsidized rate of 75 Euro (100 for non-members).
Conference fees can be paid by bank transfer or bank card. Please see your confirmation email for details.
Lodging can be arranged with a local hotel or in homes at a lower cost.
Featuring:
- Experienced educators who promote a Christian vision and approach to vocational education
- Discussion and interaction times with other school leaders
- Workshop sessions to develop very practical topics
- Fellowship and networking
Speaker:
Laurens Snoek - I am Laurens Snoek, husband of Aleida, father of four children, and author of books for teenagers, including a retelling of the Bible. After my theology studies, I worked for 20 years in secondary education: as a religion teacher and mentor at Van Lodenstein College in Hoevelaken and Amersfoort. Since 2015, I have been affiliated with the Christian University of Applied Sciences in Ede as a trainer for Religion/Life Philosophy teachers and as a Church Education teacher at the Theological University of Apeldoorn. My work always revolves around the question: how do I bring content and audience together? In other words, what do I have at my disposal as a leader to facilitate a true encounter between (young) people on one hand and the Word of God and the content of faith on the other?
Schedule:
Thursday
9:00 Opening
9:45 Plenary 1 - Reaching the Heart of Vocational Students
10:45 Coffee break
11:15 Discussion groups
12.30 Lunch
14.00 School and Project visits
17:00 Plenary 2 - Relationship between companies and Christian vocational education
17.45 Dinner
18.45 Plenary 3 - Spiritual leadership of vocational students
19.30 Worship time and music
Friday
9.00 Opening and devotions
9.20 Plenary 4 - Teaching and Pedagogy for vocational students
10:20 Coffee Break
11.00 Discussion Groups
11.45 Workshops 1
13.00 Lunch
14:00 Workshops 2
15:00 Coffee Break
15:30 Closing Session
16:30 (Leaving for home)
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ACSI Europe Office
1182 Budapest, Óhuta u. 46.
Hungary
Tel.: +36-1-292-6246
acsieurope@acsi.org