University Affiliated Schools – the Key to a Modern Economy

Abstract

The paper briefly discusses the labor market requirements and need of new school education models to face knowledge economy challenges. The survey of worldwide university integrated schools is given, which proves such institutions as an effective example for todays’ education for tomorrows’ jobs. The concept and experience in integration between the Technical University-Sofia and the Technological school “Electronic Systems”, integrated with the university is considered. Finally the results of close cooperation between school and university are covered.