Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 3
Written by Marius Mihai MICU, Răzvan PANAIT, Ionela Monica PANDELEA, Dumitru Tudor JIJIE

This study explores the challenges facing agricultural high schools in Romania and their impact on their overall performance, looking at how the management of these institutions responds to the dynamic demands of the labour market and combats the current labour shortage. Through a comprehensive survey of all such institutions in the country, we collected and analysed data, then used multiple linear regression to establish connections between different key factors. These factors include material and financial resources, level of teacher commitment and motivation, parental involvement, and collaboration with economic entities and farmers. Our results under-score the importance of updating the technical infrastructure and training teachers in line with modern agricultural technologies. They also highlight the need for more active involvement of parents and closer collaboration with the business environment. It is also crucial to change the public's perception of agriculture by promoting the benefits of this industry to the younger generation. By implementing these strategies, the effectiveness of agricultural high schools can be improved and the labour shortage in Romania can be addressed.

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