Cedefop
- 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 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:53:39 +0000
- Hungary: certified technician training boosts VET excellenceThe certified technician training programme, laun Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:58:34 +0000
- Hungary: electronic system supports continuing professional development of VET teachers and trainersContinuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for keeping vocational education and training (VET) relevant. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:42:09 +0000
- Publication of the updated report on the referencing of the Lithuanian Framework to EQF and QF-EHEAIn August 2024, the updated report on the referencing of the Lithuanian Quali Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:28:02 +0000
- Romania: new curriculum on sustainable gastronomy in IVETEducation for sustainable gastronomy is the first IVET curriculum equipping future HoReCa (hotel, restaurant, c Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:11:50 +0000
- France: new study highlights adult basic skill gaps and training needsIn September 2024, the National Agency for the fight against illiteracy (Agence nationale de lutte contre l'illettrisme, ANLCI) published a thematic report on illiteracy and innume... Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:56:49 +0000
- Czechia: preparation of national support for microcredentials Czechia is implementing the European Commission Recommendation on microcredentials endorsed in June 2022, and projects aimed at creating a unified framework for the recognition and... Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:36:59 +0000
- Slovakia: Sector Councils Alliance reshapes VET and LLL governanceFollowing long-standing criticism of Slovakia’s outdated Act on Lifelong Learning, new legislation was adopted in October 2024. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:30:28 +0000
- Embedded vocational orientation in school curriculaIn September 2024, the ‘ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:57:28 +0000
- Lithuania: VET institutions recognise professional qualifications acquired abroad In June 2024, Lithuania established new legal preconditions for the academic recognition of qualifications acquired abroad, including those obtained in international organisations ... Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:59:37 +0000
- Iceland: competence requirement on sustainability added to VET job descriptions Curricula in VET schools and digital workplace training logbooks are primarily based on job descr Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:37:41 +0000
- Finland: share of VET students with migrant background increasingA recent publication by the Finnish National Agency for Education Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:24:59 +0000
- Call for papers: Using data from the web to shape next generation labour market and skills analysis Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:14:51 +0000
- Greece: launch of a new comprehensive Digital School platformA significant initiative towards the digitalisation of the school environment in Greece is underway. The Greek education minister announced the launch of a new Digital School platf... Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:36:36 +0000
- Estonia doubles down on skills governance to tackle labour shortages and close skills gapsSkills and labour shortages remain a significant challenge in Estonia, hampering investment, productivity, and economic growth. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:15:41 +0000
- Cedefop Labour and Skills Shortage Index: addressing shortages to boost competitivenessAddressing labour and skills shortages—steadily increasing across all EU Member States—has become a critical priority on the European policy agenda. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:07:24 +0000
- European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF): all EU Member States are now on board Following the endorsement of the Spanish referencing report by the EQF Advisory Group in November 2024, all 27 EU countries have now successfully linked their Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:45:51 +0000
- Fostering greater participation in adult learning – the role of Individual Learning AccountsIndividual Learning Accounts (ILAs) provide adults with financial support to access learning opportunities, enhancing their incentives and motivation to pursue training. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:27:43 +0000
- Transparent and transferable learning outcomes: boosting lifelong learning and mobilityIn today’s rapidly evolving world of work, the transparency and transferability of learning outcomes play a pivotal role in enhancing lifelong learning and mobility, addressing c... Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:41:02 +0000
- Portugal: INICIAR traineeship programmeThe INICIAR traineeship programme aims to support the integration into the labour market of young people and other unemployed individuals with medium-level qualifications through p... Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:52:13 +0000
- Ireland: establishment of new National Skills Council The establishment of a new National Skills Council marks a strategic partnership on skills between the Irish government, industry, and social partners in Ireland. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:07:23 +0000
- VET partners up with higher education to pursue excellence and inclusive growthThe balance in achieving both excellence and inclusion in vocational education and training (VET) has been the priority of many European countries and the crux of recent political ... Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:15:48 +0000
- Cedefop turns 50: the countdown is onIn 1975, Cedefop - The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training - embarked on a mission to transform vocational education and training and skills for Europe’s f... Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:04:21 +0000
- Malta: launching the national Career Guidance Network Although the European Year of Skills officially came to an end in May 2024, Malta has concrete plans to build on the momentum it generated. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:47:26 +0000
- Malta: a new digital education strategy adoptedMalta has made substantial progress in vocational education and training (VET) in recent years. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:47:44 +0000
- Denmark: a new type of vocational upper secondary school announcedDenmark's Ministry of Children and Education has recently put forward a comprehensive reform proposal aimed at reshaping vocational education and training (VET) and upper secondary... Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:26:08 +0000
- Austria: digital learning platform for apprenticesDigitalisation is changing the world of work and, as a result, also the field of education. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:08:49 +0000
- Welcome to STAS: Europe’s new tool for short-term anticipation of skills trends and VET demandRapid changes in the world of work are impacting both long- and short-term trends in the European labour market. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:03:55 +0000
- VET Excellence and inclusion at the crossroadsIn many European countries, VET policies emphasise the growing need for specialised VET skills at the highest possible levels of performance – the excellence dimension – while ... Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:28:36 +0000
- Luxembourg: Skillsbridges – a new format for upskilling and reskilling adults In a rapidly evolving economic context marked by fast technological advancements, the Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth is launching a new format of continuing pro... Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:27:36 +0000
- Social dialogue: a key driver shaping Europe’s apprenticeship systemsSocial dialogue is a crucial tool in shaping quality and effective apprenticeships across Europe. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:24:57 +0000
- Germany: rebranding apprenticeships in skilled craft trades to combat labour shortageSkilled craft occupations have a long tradition in Germany but are currently suffering from shortages of apprentices. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:32:30 +0000
- Norway: a wake-up call for greater cooperation on foreign qualification recognitionNorway explores extending recognition of foreign vocational qualifications within the ENIC-NARIC networks Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:03:54 +0000
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