Cedefop

• Recognising all learning: the expanding role of national qualifications frameworks As Europe faces deepening skills mismatches and labour shortages National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) are Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:58:06 +0000
• Tracking green trends in the labour market: how the Skills-OVATE tool informs skills intelligence The green transition is reshaping the labour market – not only by creating new roles but also by changing the nature of existing ones. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:04:45 +0000
• Slovakia: VET school thrives within unique socio-ecosystemDespite the systemic challenges of long-term underfinancing, gradual demographic decline and ageing VET staff facing Slovakia's VET schools, a secondary polytechnic VET school in N... Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:52:53 +0000
• Skills forecast insights for a future-proof Europe Cedefop’s skills forecast provides crucial insights into current and future labour market trends across Europe, supporting evidence-based policy-making and strategic planning. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:04:33 +0000
• Austria: implementation of higher VET Act picks up speedThe Federal Act on Higher Vocational Education and Training (HBB), which came into force in May 2024, is close to bear fruit. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:25:39 +0000
• Belgium: Wallonia trains its workforce in AI Since 2024, thanks to the training vouchers scheme, employees and self-employed individuals have been able to access a growing number of training opportunities in artificial intell... Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:45:18 +0000
• From strategy to action: tracking vocational education reform across EuropeSince the adoption of the 2020 Council Recommendation on VET and the Osnabrück Declaration, European countries have relaunched their commitment towards an ambitious mission: to cr... Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:30 +0000
• From ambition to action: Cedefop's bold roadmap for Europe’s skills revolution Building on the momentum of its landmark event, Cedefop has launched a strategic vision that positions skills policy Wed, 28 May 2025 09:37:11 +0000
• Shaping learning and skills for Europe: Cedefop event marks a shift – from ambition to actionEurope’s future depends on its people—and on the bold actions taken today to prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Tue, 27 May 2025 14:47:07 +0000
• Netherlands: Agricultural innovations: VET students engage in green researchGreen research projects equip students with essential research skills and foster innovation in the agricultural sector. Mon, 26 May 2025 13:00:46 +0000
• Lithuania: inclusion and opportunities for all VET studentsHow can VET become a pathway to success for every learner? Lithuania’s new initiative aims to break down barriers and build inclusive, student-centred vocational education for al... Mon, 26 May 2025 12:46:35 +0000
• Ireland: advanced manufacturing training centre of excellence (AMTCE) officially opensThe official opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) is an important development in the delivery of higher-qualit Fri, 23 May 2025 13:18:48 +0000
• Shape the future of learning and skills for Europe, join us online On 27 May, Brussels will host a defining moment for European policy: the Cedefop high-level conference – Shaping the Fu Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:56 +0000
• What a journey! 50 years of shaping learning and skills for EuropeIn 2025, Cedefop celebrates half a century of shaping vocational education and training (VET), learning and skills across Europe. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:00:14 +0000
• Czechia: new lyceum programme to balance general and vocational secondary education pathwaysDespite a slight decline, the Czech Republic is still among the five EU countries with the highest share of students in initial vocational education and training (68.5% in 2022). Wed, 21 May 2025 11:57:25 +0000
• Cedefop at 50: Europe’s VET and skills at a crossroads As Europe stands at the edge of a major transformation—digital, green, and demographic—one question takes center stage: can we learn and skill fast, broadly, and equitably enou... Thu, 15 May 2025 07:07:47 +0000
• Denmark: major investments to reduce dropout rates in VETA new reform package was launched aimed at strengthening quality, student retention and international mobility of vocational education and training (VET). Tue, 13 May 2025 13:37:03 +0000
• Bulgaria: from schools to innovation hubs – 28 vocational schools become CoVEsIn recent years, centres of vocational excellence (CoVEs) have become a key element of the EU Skills Agenda, aimed at reforming vocational education and training (VET) systems. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:07:37 +0000
• Norway: new spring for higher vocational educationThe Norwegian government presents white paper No 11 Skilled workers for a new era – with higher vocational education, with measures to improve higher vocational education (HVET),... Tue, 13 May 2025 12:37:20 +0000
• 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