Cedefop

• Skills for a stronger EuropeEurope Day is a fitting moment to mark the 50th anniversary of Cedefop.  Tue, 06 May 2025 09:45:54 +0000
• Vocational education and training in PolandEnhancing skills training, digital literacy, flexibility, quality assurance, inclusiveness, and excellence has long been central to European vocational education and training (VET)... Tue, 06 May 2025 08:29:19 +0000
• Latvia: supporting stereotype-free careers In 2024, the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in Latvia, with the support of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Riga, launched the project Choosing a professi... Mon, 05 May 2025 11:32:20 +0000
• Spain: digital registers and AI training complete modernisation of VET systemNew legislation reinforces the traceability of vocational education and training pathways and introduces modular catalogues and AI-focused training. Mon, 05 May 2025 09:30:53 +0000
• Latvia: collaboration with Germany on VETThe 2024-25 Latvian-German project Strong vocational education and training (VET) through strong sector expert councils (SEC-pLus) is advancing in strengthening VET in Latvia based... Mon, 05 May 2025 09:10:29 +0000
• Finland: updating competences in vocational qualificationsAll initial vocational education and training programmes in Finland comprise vocational (compulsory and optional) and common units (communication, maths, science, citizenship and s... Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:14 +0000
• Sweden: reformed VET curricula for learners with intellectual disabilitiesStarting in autumn 2025, upper secondary education for learners with intellectual disabilities will be based on reformed programmes featuring new curricula. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:26:30 +0000
• Romania: dual higher education – new opportunity for studentsRomania has now a complete dual path at all levels of education and training. The 2023 laws on pre-university and higher education have extended the dual path from secondary to hig... Fri, 02 May 2025 13:13:03 +0000
• Estonia: reforming the professional qualifications system for greater flexibility and labour market relevanceEstonia: reforming the professional qualifications system for greater flexibility and labour market relevance Fri, 02 May 2025 13:02:36 +0000
• Portugal: tourism training for starting a new life The 'Integrating for tourism' scheme targets migrants and beneficiaries of international protection, offering them qualification and employment opportunities in the tourism sector.... Fri, 02 May 2025 11:04:45 +0000
• Germany: increased apprenticeship remuneration tackles skill shortages The high value placed on apprenticeships in Germany is reflected in yet another significant increase in apprenticeship remuneration for 2024, following a continuous rise in previou... Fri, 02 May 2025 09:21:28 +0000
• Workplace learning: the missing lever for EU competitiveness and inclusive growthAs Europe navigates economic transformation and demographic shifts, workplace learning has emerged as an untapped driver of competitiveness and social cohesion. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:56:41 +0000
• The digital transition and the changing world of work: implications for skills and safety in the workplaceAs digitalisation and AI transform the labour market, reshaping jobs, changing the way we work and creating new occupations, Cedefop and EU-OSHA are joining forces to raise awarene... Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:23:35 +0000
• Europe’s skills momentum: Cedefop at 50 and the future of learning As the European Union marks a turning point in its policy cycle, the role of skills and learning has never been more critical. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:46:55 +0000
• Apprenticeships opening pathways to innovation and inclusion across EuropeAs Europe navigates rapid change – from emerging technologies and demographic shifts, to evolving labour market demands, and the green and digital transitions - apprenticeships a... Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:06:41 +0000
• Career without barriers: building inclusive and resilient education and training systems Inclusive education is fundamental to creating resilient societies and economies. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:06:03 +0000
• Cedefop’s 50 years of work on comparing and recognising vocational qualifications in EuropeThe drive to enhance labour market mobility and lifelong learning across Europe hinges on the crucial processes of comparing and recognising vocational qualifications.  Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:25:20 +0000
• Unlocking skills to empower people: Cedefop’s new info-hub for the validation of learningIn a world where learning happens everywhere—from classrooms and workplaces to community projects and personal experiences—validation, making skills visible and valued, is more... Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:23:09 +0000
• Empowering VET teachers: the key to a skilled and inclusive workforceEurope faces significant demographic shifts, while rapid digitalisation and the green transition are reshaping industries and societies, creating both challenges and opportunities ... Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:49:36 +0000
• Bridging the gender gap in vocational education and training: national success storiesDespite progress in gender equality, women remain underrepresented in many vocational education and training (VET) fields, particularly in STEM and technical disciplines. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:45:00 +0000
• Breaking barriers for young women not in employment, education, or trainingDespite progress in education and employment policies, young women across the EU remain disproportionately affected by labour market downturns. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:09:15 +0000
• Croatia: vouchers for adults boost interest in lifelong learningSince its launch in 2022, Croatia's voucher scheme has supported over 29 000 learners, boosting digital, green, and labour-market-relevant skills while fostering lifelong learning. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:46:19 +0000
• Cedefop skills forecast 2035: the twin transition and the demographic challenge drive demand for high-level skills The European Union faces a major demographic challenge, marked by an aging population, declining birth rates, and shifting migration patterns. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:37:06 +0000
• France: the growing role of the Regions in unlocking career guidance in vocational education and training Since the 2018 reform of the continuing training system, the national network of regio Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:42 +0000
• National qualifications frameworks: strengthening transparency and mobility in the EU and beyondNational qualifications frameworks (NQFs) play a vital role in making qualifications more transparent, comparable, and accessible across the EU, enhancing learner and worker mobili... Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:26:03 +0000
• Closing the gender gap in vocational education and training: a path to inclusive growthGender inequality remains a critical issue across the European Union, affecting classrooms, learning environments, and workplaces. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:10:40 +0000
• Greece: transforming vocational education – new training guides and educational materials for SAEK schoolsThe renewal of training guides for vocational training institutes and the continuous development of certified occupational profiles by EOPPEP represent a pivotal step in revolution... Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:25:12 +0000
• Making learning progression a reality: policy scenarios towards 2040As the learning landscape evolves—shaped by changes in the labour market, society, and the economy—so does our understanding of qualifications. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:08:38 +0000
• Malta: a new Directorate promotes VET in compulsory schoolingThe Directorate for STEM and VET Programmes (DSVP) was set up in May 2023. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:33:50 +0000
• Finland: foresight reports on skills and education needs added to education statistics Foresight reports published by the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) are now available as Power BI (interactive data vis Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:20:54 +0000
• Monitoring progress: key developments in national VET implementationStrengthening the attractiveness of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and making it an inspiring choice for learners and workers is among the EU's top priorities. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:23:43 +0000
• Breaking the cycle: tackling bullying and early leaving to empower learnersBullying in schools is more than just a personal struggle—it’s a systemic issue that threatens students' well-being, disrupts their education, and fuels early leaving from educ... Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:23 +0000
• Cedefop celebrates 50 years of shaping learning and skills for Europe and 30 years in GreeceThessaloniki, 7 February 2025 – The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) celebrates 50 years of impact, empowering Europe’s workforce with the s... Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:31:48 +0000
• Malta: skills for the twin transitionIn 2024, Jobsplus, the public employment service, has been actively developing new training courses towards empowering learners in the green and digital economy. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:36:16 +0000
• IVET in focus: data-driven solutions for Europe’s labour market challengesInitial Vocational Education and Training (IVET)—the vocational education undertaken before entering the labour market—plays a pivotal role in preparing (mostly young) European... Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:40:49 +0000
• Portugal: characteristics, pathways and employment of young jobseekersA joint study by the Youth Employment Observatory, the IEFP and the ISCTE looks at the profile of young people aged 16 to 29 who are registered with job centres and are looking for... Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:18:07 +0000
• Italy: new decree for national competence certification and active labour policiesOn 9 July 2024, the decree on the ‘Regulation of services for the identification, validation, and certification of competences related to qualifications’ was adopted. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:07:10 +0000
• Embracing human-centred AI to unlock EU competitivenessRecent advancements in autonomous digital technologies, particularly rapid developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI), can greatly affect skill demands in workplaces a... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:31:05 +0000
• Ireland: Green 2030 – First national further education and training (FET) strategy for the green transitionThe National FET strategy for the green transition Green skills 2030 is an important mil Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:43:44 +0000
• Slovenia: conference on competence-oriented learning and teachingThe second thematic conference on VET modernisation explored competence-based learning challenges and opportunities, bringing together experts and stakeholders from Slovenia, the N... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:32:56 +0000
• Spain: EQF referencing officially completedRecent legislative developments in vocational education and training (VET) in Spain have integrated and reorganised the system to meet citizens' needs better and align with lifelon... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:20:40 +0000
• Cyprus: bridging the gap between higher education and the labour marketImproving the link between higher education and the labour market has been a strategic priority of the Department of Higher Education (DHE) of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Spo... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:04:26 +0000
• Romania: growing demand for telecom qualificationsOptic fibres and their networks are essential in today's world. They enable fast and efficient transmission of data, images, and sound worldwide. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:54:46 +0000
• Luxembourg: language-integrated work-based learning for young adult migrantsIn September 2024, Luxembourg introduced a new apprenticeship programme format, combining work-based learning with intensive French language training. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:44:15 +0000
• Latvia: adult skill development in focusOn 11 December 2024, the Ministry of Education and Science organised a high-level conference ‘Adult skills: a prerequisite for human capital development’, focusing on strategie... Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:32:31 +0000
• Slovenia: cross-border initiatives between Slovenia and Austria support career guidance: the Mobita SI-AT projectThe Mobita SI-AT project, a collaboration between Slovenia and Austria, promotes accessibility and a talent-based approach in career guidance. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:34:37 +0000
• Poland: support for future and current vocational teachersPoland seeks to support teacher preparation through new postgraduate programmes, practical training, and revised in-service guidelines, to improve vocational education through the ... Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:58:42 +0000
• Norway: new national centre to champion vocational excellenceNorway is improving its vocational education with the establishment of a National Centre for Vocational Studies in Molde in 2025. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:33:50 +0000
• Netherlands: exploring new study visit concepts The Netherlands surpassed the 2020 EU target of 6% for VET student mobility early, but the 2025 target of 8% remains challenging. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:49:31 +0000
• Sweden: online training supports implementation of work-based learning In 2021, the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) launched an  online training programme to strengthen the implementa Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:53:39 +0000