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• Netherlands: VET’s first steps to becoming an equal partner in research and knowledge networksVET’s growing role as a partner in research and knowledge networks is evident by the membership of the VET Council (The Netherlands Association of VET Colleges) in the Knowledge ... Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:30:25 +0000
• ITALY: participation in adult learning – latest INDACO survey findingsThe results from the latest reports on continuing vocational training implementation are out. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:13:50 +0000
• Croatia: VET curricula reform in public consultation stagePublic consultation on 148 new vocational curricula took place from May to June 2024, marking the first step towards their adoption by the Croatian Parliament and planned introduct... Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:59:38 +0000
• Czechia: pilot recognition of international ICT certificates in ‘Maturita exam’ profileOn 1 October 2020, the Czech education ministry launched a pilot testing, seeking to determine whether it is possible to adequately replace the profile Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:33:14 +0000
• Efforts to strengthen lifelong guidance in the NetherlandsThe most recent and ongoing changes in the Netherlands Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:02:07 +0000
• Lithuania: successful launch of the vocational adult education platform KURSUOKFrom January 2024, a single-window information system, the national adult education platform KURSUOK, is accessible to all people w Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:38:01 +0000
• Estonia: boosting VET with extended compulsory education Estonia is about to implement a significant education reform: the extension of the compulsory education age from 17 to 18 years. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:45:22 +0000
• Unlocking VET: Cedefop Releases the 2023 National VET Policy BriefsCedefop has released the updated national "Vocational Education and Training (VET) Policy Briefs 2023". Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:57:44 +0000
• Denmark: new agreement strengthens VET for green transitionIn a significant step towards bolstering Denmark's green transition, the Ministry of Children and Education announced a comprehensive new agreement focused on enhancing vocational ... Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:20:39 +0000
• Luxembourg: AI training for teachersIn 2023, Luxembourg’s National Education Training Institute started incorporating AI topics into teacher tr Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:33:24 +0000
• Slovenia: new guidelines adopted for upper secondary VET programmes Recent evaluations indicated that the existing secondary VET programmes call for modernisation. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:26:21 +0000
• Cyprus: upgrade of higher VET public schools empowers workforceCyprus adopts a series of targeted actions and policies to upgrade public higher vocational education and training (VET). Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:22:12 +0000
• Finland: VET learner mobility periods rising but still below pre-COVID levelsIn 2023, 71% of Finnish vocational education providers offered international mobility to their learners as part of internationalisation. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:44:43 +0000
• How to get ready for AI in the workplace – Cedefop surveyAs we reach the era of artificial intelligence, Cedefop takes the pulse of workers at the frontline of this rapid transformation and looks at the changes AI brings to the workplace... Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:14:15 +0000
• Romania: the first centre of vocational excellence supports urban greeningInoVerde, the first Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in the field of urban greening in Romania has achieved several milestones since its opening in 2022. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:43:15 +0000
• All hands-on-deck for the skills revolutionOver 20 members of the EESC Labour Market Observatory (LMO), including Carlos Trindade, LMO President, Baiba Miltoviča, President of EESC's TEN section (Transport, Energy, Infrast... Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:58:49 +0000
• Italy: adoption of Report on referencing qualifications to European qualifications frameworkOn 3 August 2023, the State-Regions Conference approved the Report on referencing the qualifications to the European qualifications framework (EQF). Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:28:38 +0000
• Learning outcomes, towards a paradigm shiftIs the shift to learning outcomes really taking place? How do trainers, teachers and learners view the approach? What is happening in practice? Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:47:18 +0000
• VET and opportunities for further and higher learningInitial vocational education and training (IVET) not only prepares young people for the labour market – it also provides opportunities for further learning in continuing VET (CVE... Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:17:54 +0000
• Training funds bring multiple benefitsSupporting training is not the only function of training funds – these also help stimulate business, assist employees in managing job transitions and furthering their careers. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:20:01 +0000
• Czech Republic: new education priorities for 2023-27 In December 2023, the Government approved the ‘Long-term plan for education’ and the ‘Development of the education system for 2023-27’. Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:40 +0000
• Poland: skilling teachers to improve diverse learners' access to learningThe ‘Accessible school for all’ project aims to improve education quality by empowering teachers with skills to support diverse learners, including Ukrainian refugees. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:45:41 +0000
• Austria: VET roadmap for a climate-friendly building sector In March 2024, the national initial and continuing education and training roadmap for a climate-neutral building sector in Austria by 2030 was presented. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:34:04 +0000
• Netherlands: preventing internship discrimination in VETInternship discrimination is a problem in Dutch secondary vocational education. Thu, 23 May 2024 13:37:39 +0000
• Skills competitions increase VET visibilityExploring ways to increase the visibility of vocational education and training (VET) was one of the main themes of the 2024 Partnership Forum of Tue, 21 May 2024 09:34:51 +0000
• Addressing skills gaps to enhance employabilityIn Brussels, all newly registered job seekers on unemployment support are now benefitting from the Language and Digital Skills Assessment for informed e Mon, 20 May 2024 13:27:32 +0000
• Portugal: Programme StepByTech: core your future StepByTech, a free training programme designed to improve digital literacy and technological skills among adults. Fri, 17 May 2024 12:13:35 +0000
• Bulgaria: a new VET Act amendment further modernises VETIn 2024, the VET system in Bulgaria continued its major modernisation reform by amending the VET Act (March 2024). Fri, 17 May 2024 12:03:22 +0000
• Work-based learning grows beyond EU targetsThe growth of work-based vocational education and training (VET) in the European Union already beats the targets set, albeit with considerable imbalances between Member States. Wed, 15 May 2024 09:23:50 +0000
• Validation not only for a job, but also for personal fulfilmentCedefop’s European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning and its latest data were featured at the 5th Validation of Prior Learning biennale that took place ... Fri, 10 May 2024 10:34:36 +0000
• EU post-2020 education and training targets: progress to dateEuropean Union Member States have been making a steady progress in meeting the bloc’s targets for vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning, but some objectiv... Tue, 07 May 2024 06:42:42 +0000
• European Year of Skills wraps up with a call for a “century of skills” in Europe and beyondThe end of the European Year of Skills is more of a beginning – with a renewed focus, enthusiasm and an obligation to take action, the European Commissions’ Executive Vice-Pres... Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:32:34 +0000
• Slovakia: how to mitigate the Detroit syndrome in the automotive sectorSlovakia is the world leader in the production of vehicles per capita, with 198 cars produced per 1 000 inhabitants. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:54:41 +0000
• Germany: amendment of the Skilled Labour Immigration Act supports immigration The growing shortage of skilled labour is a real challenge in many European countries. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:14:48 +0000
• Finland: more flexibility and skills for the green and digital transitions A working group on vocational qualifications concluded its work in the autumn of 2023. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:02:27 +0000
• Austria: Exceptional apprenticeship diploma – springboard for careersIn 2023, over 1 000 individuals who completed exceptional apprenticeship-leave exams participated in an online survey. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:30:03 +0000
• EQF an inspiration for national reformsStakeholders across Europe see a steady progress towards increased transparency of qualifications, especially in the formal education and training domain. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:52:12 +0000
• Cedefop’s Skills forecast going strong into its 20th yearRepresentatives from 23 European Union Member States have met to prepare the 2025 release of Cedefop’s Skills forecast Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:52:59 +0000
• A snapshot of European VET and future prioritiesVocation education and training (VET) systems across the EU are affected by the constant changes in the economy, society and labour market, so making them agile and flexible is of ... Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:26:25 +0000
• Latvia: renewed collaboration on VET with Germany In August 2023, the Latvian and German education ministries signed a declaration of cooperation in the fields of vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:15:15 +0000
• Estonia: better ICT and engineering skills in VET by 2029 Estonia has launched a strategic initiative to improve information and communication technology (ICT), and engineering study fields in vocational education and training (VET) and o... Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:55:30 +0000
• Greek Education Minister at CedefopThe Greek Minister of Education Kyriakos Pierrakakis visited Cedefop on 18 April and had the opportunity to be briefed about Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:56:06 +0000
• Empowering the future workforce through vocational training discussed at Delphi Economic Forum IXThe Delphi Economic Forum is a high level conference convening business, government and researchers to foster d Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:53:56 +0000
• Turkish Employment Agency (ISKUR) supports secondary high school graduates, develops new tools and provides sign language training for job and employment counsellorsThe Turkish Employment Agency (ISKUR) supports high school graduates in the University entrance examinations and in career decisions, completes Turkish sign language seco Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:18:28 +0000
• Denmark: new political agreement for VET students in the healthcare sectorIn response to a pressing need for more healthcare workers – particularly in care of the elderly – the Danish government has entered into a comprehensive agreement to bolster v... Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:24:11 +0000
• All there is to know about European apprenticeships close to handThe 2023-24 update of Cedefop’s European database on apprenticeship schemes offers the latest, in-depth information on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:19:01 +0000
• NQFs in the spotlightAwareness of national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) has increased but more needs to be done to realise their full potential as a driver of change in education and training. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:47:57 +0000
• Digitalisation affects all sectors and occupationsThe true digital revolution involves occupations outside the information technology (IT) sector, and the pace of digitalisation is fastest in low-skilled jobs. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:25:47 +0000
• University career centers in Bulgaria – Exposing young people to newly developing fieldsAlthough the lifelong guidance system in Bulgaria has not seen major developments in recent years, it is notable that a series of initiatives were org Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:34:18 +0000
• Empowering Greece with skills for a sustainable future Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:26:49 +0000