The role of Industry Skills Centres in Poland in Developing Entrepreneurial Attitudes: an Analysis of Potentials and Challenges

Abstract

The subject of this article is to define the role of Industry Skills Centres in developing entrepre- neurial attitudes. This is a new category of educational institution, which was established in 2023. Due to the innovativeness of the subject, a study of these entities was undertaken. Three specific objectives were set: to analyse the definition of Industry Skills Centres, identify the entrepreneurial support activ- ities, and determine the potential and challenges they face. The article uses content analysis including legal provisions contained in the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Science of 6 October 2023 on continuing education in non-school forms and materials published on the website of the Foundation for the Development of the Education System. The considerations carried out made it possible to achieve the objectives set. Definitions of Industry Skills Centres were presented and the main tasks were discussed: conducting educational and training activities, supporting cooperation of enterprises with schools and universities, disseminating knowledge and new technologies. Activities such as support for lifelong learning, cooperation with career offices, knowledge transfer and the implementation of innovative technologies as forms of support for the development of entrepreneurship, were identified. The potential and challenges of Industry Skills Centres were also indicated.