In order to achieve prosperity and competitiveness, a relevant educational system strongly linked to the economy and the society of the future is required. The authorities cannot certainly say that our country has a well -defined strategy regarding the human capital management, one that is conform to the European Union. Strategies based on lifelong learning are being discussed and analysed. As statistics show, the existing strategy implementation is weaker in the Romanian educational system compared to other European educational systems. The paper focuses on highlighting the main priorities in the process of implementing a qualitative management system in Romanian secondary schools, high schools and technical vocational schools, a modern education that fulfils the market needs.