Cooperation and internationalization
RAI cooperates with multiple institutions, including state and non-state organizations, professional associations, universities, companies, colleges, secondary schools, etc. Cooperation is planned and organized depending on the type of institutions, importance in the industry as well as geographical location.
The main criteria for starting cooperation are the partner's reputation, compliance with the specifics of the activity direction and benefits for all cooperation partners, as well as the investment of one's own resources related to innovation or technology transfer.
RAI actively cooperates with industries using various types of cooperation platforms. Partners and employers are attracted through working in industry associations or by participating in working groups organized by ministries (e.g. professional standard expert working group). Partners from higher education institutions are attracted through participation in conferences, seminars and forums.
The main directions of cooperation with the industry partner are as follows:
• Participation in scientific research and creative activities;
• Participation in the improvement of study directions and study programs;
• Provision of internships;
• Organization of methodical events;
• Organization of guest lectures and practice;
• Participation in state final exams.
The chosen directions of cooperation allow ensuring both the achievement of strategic goals, which are defined in the development strategy of RAI, and also to implement the goals of the study direction.
For example, cooperation with employers at RAI takes place in various forms during the entire program implementation, starting from the idea of developing a new program and its licensing, ending with requesting new specialists and receiving them at workplaces; teaching and administrative staff participating in professional and scientific conferences, as well as other events.
Partners from higher education institutions are attracted through participation in conferences. These are universities that implement study programs similar to RAI, and companies that are interested in specialists trained by RAI and that can provide appropriate internships.
Partners from higher education institutions are attracted through participation in conferences. These are universities that implement study programs similar to RAI, and companies that are interested in specialists trained by RAI and that can provide appropriate internships.
In cooperation with higher education institutions, emphasis is placed on scientific research and creative activities, staff qualification improvement and methodical events.
The main directions of cooperation with higher education institutions are as follows:
• Participation in scientific research and creative activities;
• Organization of methodical events;
• Participation in state final exams.
Cooperation with foreign partners gives RAI the opportunity to get acquainted with the experience of these organizations, with the development trends of the transport sector and the need for certain specialists. When elaborating the development strategy of the study field and planning the work of the university, RAI definitely takes into account the opinion of the mentioned institutions, their experience and achievements.
LIST OF MEMBERS OF COOPERATION AGREEMENTS AND ASSOCIATIONS | ||
Institutions with which a contract has been signed | Subject of the Agreement/Memorandum | |
Higher education institutions | ||
1 | Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
2 | Riga Management College | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
3 | Kaunas University of Technology | Exchange of students and staff |
4 | Riga Technical University | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
5 | Ventspils university of applied sciences | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
6 | Transport and Telecommunication Institute | Studies, research, sports, culture |
7 | Estonian Aviation Academy | Possibilities of continuing studies in case of liquidation of the program |
8 | Białystok University of Technology | Education, research, exchange of students and teachers |
9 | Klaipeda University | Exchange of students and staff |
10 | Vilnius Gediminas Technical University | Exchange of students and staff |
11 | Kielce University of Technology | Exchange of students and staff |
12 | International School of Finance Technology and Science | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
13 | M.Ye.Zhukovskiy National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute" | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research |
14 | Professional education competence center "Daugavpils tehnikums" | In the theoretical and practical training of engineering specialists; in research activity, improvement of innovative study and work environment, transfer of knowledge and technology in the work environment, promoting the development and growth of both Parties; provision of internships for interns of the parties in accordance with the study plans of the study programs, respecting the opportunities of the parties; provision of guest lectures for the students of the parties in accordance with the content of study programs and study plans |
Industrial Enterprises | ||
1 | Qatar Aeronautical College | Education, providing internships, holding conferences and research, innovation or technology transfer |
2 | VAS "Latvijas gaisa satiksme" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
3 | LLC "Pelican Flight Training" | Cooperation in the implementation of studies and academic work and research, innovation or technology transfer |
4 | VU "Kazaeronavigatsija", Kazahstāna | Preparation of specialists, provision of practice, research, innovation or technology transfer |
5 | Ltd "Fiber Optical Solution" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
6 | Ltd "Rola" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
7 | Ltd "Alarm Tehservis AG" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
8 | Ltd "Gefests Auto" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
9 | Ltd "Ekoimpeks" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
10 | Ltd "Auto Armira" | Education, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
11 | Ltd "Airline Support Baltic" | Training and exchange of employees and instructors, provision of internships, organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
12 | Ltd "AeroKnow" | Education, exchange of staff/instructors, provision of internships and organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
13 | Ltd "ClearWay Handling&Operations" | Education, exchange of staff/instructors, provision of internships and organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
14 | JSC "Air Baltic Corporation | Use of the technical base and organization of students' practical training in aircraft operation and maintenance, innovation or technology transfer |
15 | Ltd "Aero Restoration" | Education, exchange of staff/instructors, provision of internships and organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
16 | Ltd "Pelegrin" | Education, provision of internships and organization of conferences, innovation or technology transfer |
17 | Ltd "DD Serviss" | Provision of internships |
18 | Ltd "Kreiss" | Cooperation in the field of providing production practice for RAI students, improving training programs, organizing seminars, conference working groups |
19 | Ltd "Paragon Global" | Preparation of specialists, provision of practice, research, innovation or technology transfer |
Recruitment companies | ||
1 | Ltd "OQAROY ACADEMY" | Attracting foreign students |
2 | Ltd "BOPERICA" | Attracting foreign students |
3 | Ltd "PERFECT EDU SUPPORT" | Attracting foreign students |
4 | Ltd "Global Innovative Business Investments" | Attracting foreign students |
5 | Ltd "EU International Consultants" | Attracting foreign students |
6 | Ltd "Baltic Center" | Attracting foreign students |
Membership of Latvian associations | ||
1 | Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK) | The development of different types of cooperation platforms, as well as the mutually beneficial investment of one's resources in companies related to innovation or technology transfer |
2 | Latvian Electrical Engineering and Electronics Industry Association (LETERA) | The development of different types of cooperation platforms, as well as the mutually beneficial investment of one's resources in companies related to innovation or technology transfer |
3 | Latvian Aviation Association (LAA) | The purpose of the cooperation is to strengthen the value chain of the Latvian aviation industry and support the competitiveness of the Association's members in the local and international markets |
4 | The Student Union of Latvia (LSA) | The organization is an important partner of higher education policymakers in issues affecting students. The role of LSA is enshrined in the Higher Education Act. The organization is a member of the European Union of Students (EUS) |
5 | Latvian Association of freight forwarders and logistics (LAFF) | The purpose of the cooperation is to strengthen the value chain of the Latvian logistics industry and support the competitiveness of the Association's members in the local and international markets |