7. Systèmes nationaux d'enseignement et de formation professionnels (EFP)
- Country specific reports
- Statistical overviews on VET - Vocational Education and Training
- 'VET in Europe' country reports
- European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning
- European inventory on NQF - National qualifications frameworks
- Country overviews on early leaving from VET
- Thematic focus on apprenticeships and WBL - work-based learning structured programmes.
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Vocational stories: Leander and Lucia - episode 2
Join us as we follow Leander and Lucia in their vocational education and training pathways! Episode 2: Lucia starting a career as a graphic designer
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Latvia
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Latvia between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Portugal
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Portugal between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Norway
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Norway between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Croatia
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Croatia between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Hungary
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Hungary between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 France
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Finland
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Finland between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Estonia
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Estonia between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
Vocational education and training policy briefs 2023 Germany
This VET policy brief produced by Cedefop presents a snapshot of vocational education and training policy developments in Germany between 2020 and the beginning of 2023.
#CedefopVideoAward award ceremony
At an imposing ceremony, in the context of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, the winners of the inaugural #CedefopVideoAward, the 'Storytellers' team from Portugal, were pre
#CedefopVideoAward ceremony
At an imposing ceremony, in the context of the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, the winners of the inaugural #CedefopVideoAward, the 'Storytellers' team from Portugal, were pre
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Margaritis Schinas at Cedefop's ReferNet
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European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit and European Economic and Social Committee President Oliver Röpke present the prize and certificate to the #CedefopVideoAward winners
Sweden: more study places on VET to combat skill shortages
The Swedish labour market is experiencing skill shortages in several occupational sectors.
Cedefop's NQF online tool allows cross-border comparison of qualifications
A new, updated, version of Cedefop's National qualifications frameworks (NQF) online tool can help policy-makers develop mor
Cedefop's NQF online tool makes qualifications easier to compare, assisting mobility
A new, updated, version of Cedefop's National qualifications frameworks (NQF) online tool can help policy-makers develop mor
Cedefop's NQF online tool assisting mobility
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An important project, co-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), aiming to strengthen further the role and contribution of social partners to the Greek labour market needs diagnosis mechanism, wa
Greece: announcement of the national skills strategy
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Cedefop-EESC forum on skills: EU must anticipate trends to keep up, not just adapt to change
More flexible, and even tailored, pathways to upskilling and lifelong learning can be one way of reaching people with low skills, from poorer backgrou
Cedefop-EESC forum on skills: EU must anticipate trends to keep up, not just adapt to change
Poland strengthens access to comprehensive career guidance services
Poland is overhauling its approach to career guidance to ensure universal access to essential services at all levels of education, with a particular focus on supporting students with specific educa
Microcredentials in manufacturing and retail discussed by stakeholders
A peer-learning activity on microcredentials w
VET's key role in the green transition
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Briefing note - Microcredentials: striving to combine credibility and agility
Microcredentials hold promise for connecting people's skillsets with labour market demand in a rapidly changing world of work.
Cyprus: Erasmus+ project awards young people for proposals on tackling current and future skills needs and mismatches
At the closing event of the Erasmus+ initiative New skills for jobs in the making Hack for skills!, registered under the European Year of Skills initiative, beneficiaries received awards and cert
Cyprus: Hack for skills a skills challenge competition
At the closing event of the initiative New skills for jobs in the making Hack for skills!, registered under the European Year of Skills initiative, 40 beneficiaries received awards and certificat
Belgium: 20 years of skills validation in the French-speaking part of Belgium
In October 2023, the Skills Validation Consortium celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Estonia: the national VET team supports innovation and greening of VET
The national VET team, a group of vocational education experts, has become a prominent actor in innovating VET.
Lithuania: pilot project on external assessment in VET: outcomes and recommendations
Lithuania has been implementing peer-review (PR) activities as a form of external assessment of vocational education and training (VET) institutions since 2022.
Slovenia: initiatives to promote counselling service for adult education
The year 2023 for Slovenia focused on digital competences of adults, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
Vocational stories: Leander and Lucia - episode 1
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#CedefopVideoAward 2023 winners announced!
The 'Storytellers' team from Portugal are the winners of the inaugural #CedefopVideoAward
#CedefopVideoAward 2023 winners announced!
The 'Story
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EU Presidency aiming at a learning society
The European Union's Belgian Presidency will strive to make the most of the first semester of 2024 t
IAG WGCG launches the first career conversations
The International Agency Working Group on Career Guidance (IAG WGCG) currently including Cedefop, European Commission, ETF, ILO, OECD, UNESCO and World Bank, has launched a series of webinars compr
Croatia: regional centres of competences in VET reach full-fledged operation
In December 2023, the development of 25 VET schools into regional centres of competences (RCC) in VET was successfully accomplished with the support of over EUR 260 million from the European Struct
Netherlands: how to equip VET students with adequate basic skills to participate in society successfully
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France: investing in the European Year of Skills
France has been committed for many years to the theme of skills.
Austria: monitoring apprenticeship graduates underlines the importance of training success
Monitoring of apprenticeship graduates and dropouts from 2011-20 shows a direct correlation between training success and labour market success 3 years after completing an apprenticeship.
Bulgaria: ReferNet conference on the European Year of Skills
On 3 November 2023, the National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET) organised a conference
Romania: growing interest in STEM competitions in robotics
Romania has seen a growing interest in robotics competitions.
SLOVENIA: recently implemented action plan ANDI to transform digital education
Slovenia has been continuously active in the field of digitalisation since the implemented 1993 computer literacy programme, followed by various strategic documents like the Informatisation of educ
France: upper secondary VET strengthens ties with the business world
Since the 2023 academic year, 'business offices' have been established in each of the 2 100 public vocational high schools (including comprehensive high schools with a VET path).
Hungary: methodological support for VET teachers through sectoral knowledge sharing
Expert-led working groups focusing on specific industries and educational approaches were set up in 2023, aiming to promote innovative teaching methods and knowledge sharing in VET, reinforcing the
Loukas Zahilas, Cedefop Head of Department for VET and Qualifications
Cedefop hosted for the first time the meeting of the Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) on 7 December.
Pilvi Torsti, European Training Foundation Director
Cedefop hosted for the first time the meeting of the Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) on 7 December.
Hervé Huot-Marchand, Chief of the Section for Youth, Literacy and Skills Development UNESCO
Cedefop hosted for the first time the meeting of the Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) on 7 December.
Ashwani Aggarwal, ILO work group leader (Skills policy and digitalisation)
Cedefop hosted for the first time the meeting of the Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) on 7 December.
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A collaborative work of Cedefop, UNESCO, the European Training Foundation and UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong learning, the Global inventory of national and regional qual
Cedefop contributes to the 63rd EQF Advisory Group meeting
On 21-22 November 2023, Cedefop has actively contributed to the 63rd EQF Advisory Group online meeting.
Interagency meetings at Cedefop: Working together for VET
Cedefop hosted for the first time the meeting of the Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) on 7 December.
Poland: supporting skill development and the European Year of Skills
Poland is stepping into the future with the European Year of Sk
Portugal: today's VET with an eye on the future
The European Year of Skills (EYS) has prompted various initiatives in Portugal to increase awareness of the importance of vocational education and training (VET) for employment, competitiveness, gr
Ireland: addressing skill needs in the European Year of Skills
Several initiatives have been taking place during the European Year of Skills in Ireland, particularly boosting apprenticeships in sectors with high skill shortages.
Czechia: changes to the Act on Pedagogical Staff
The amendment to the Act on Pedagogical Staff, a result of a prolonged legislative process since 2017 marked by extensive debates, introduces about 40 changes.
Italy: national measures relevant to the European Year of Skills
In Italy, the national coordinator for the European Year of Skills (EYS) is the General Director of the National Institute for the Analysis of Public Policies (INAPP).
Norway: will higher academic education eat higher vocational education for breakfast?
In connection with the European Year of Skills, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills organised its yearly conference on
Latvia: international vocational education forum hosted by VET school in Ogre
On 26 and 27 September 2023, as part of the European Year of Skills, the Ogre Technical School in Latvia hosted the international vocational education forum 'Planet of skills: renewed perspective o
Germany: 'Stays abroad in training' new portal promotes mobility in VET
Since September 2023, the new portal Stays abroad in training has been offering comprehensive guidance on h
Wider NQFs bring benefits to learning and labour market
Extending the scope of qualifications frameworks beyond formal education is a European trend that can strengthen the link between learning and the labour market and increase mobility.
Count the days and... skills until Christmas!
Cedefop Brussels seminar: Empowering individuals for better mobility
The policies and steps taken to empower individual learners and workers in the European Union for better mobility were discussed at the
Briefing note - From 'greenovators' to 'green' minds: key occupations for the green transition
Under the European Green Deal, a greener future is the European Union's new growth strategy.
The green transition creates more jobs than it destroys
The European Green Deal (EGD) is good news for employment in most sectors, but its benefits will not materialise automatically, Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel told the
Portugal: a silver lining for declining businesses the 'Industry qualify' programme
A new scheme provides financial support for upskilling and reskilling for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in industries experiencing reduced orders or low turnover.
Slovakia: the clash of culture and technology manifested in the European Year of Skills
Many European Year of Skills (EYS) 2023 activities remain relevant year after year, but two breakthroughs have made 2023 an exceptional year.
Denmark: substantial funds set aside for VET
The Danish government has unveiled a visionary budget proposal for 2024, setting aside substantial funds for the Ministry of Children and Education.
Bulgaria: the 'Quality and efficiency in VET' for adults project
In September 2023 the Bulgarian National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET) concluded in a final conference an ESF co-funded, large-scale project titled 'Quality and efficienc
Spain: boosting tools for upskilling and reskilling citizens in digital skills
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Finland: the government sets objectives for vocational education and training
In June 2023, a new government published its programme, including objectives in the areas of education, knowledge and competences, and as part of them, vocational education and training (VET).
Romania: labour market opportunities for Ukrainian refugees
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Romania decided to ease access to its labour market for Ukrainians under the temporary protection.
Estonia: investing in green and digital reskilling and upskilling
Estonia is taking steps towards a sustainable future by investing in skill development.
Ireland: responding to skills and workforce needs in the construction sector
The approval of a new bill brings significant changes to the construction sector's skills, knowledge, and safety standards.
Green transition a real job engine
The European Green Deal will lead to the creation of about
How the European Parliament can promote the skills revolution
In an interview during their visit to Cedefop, MEPs Dennis Radtke, Loucas Fourlas and Stelios Kympouropoulos, all members of the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, di
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VDcast with MEPs Dennis Radtke, Loucas Fourlas and Stelios Kympouropoulos
In a video interview during their visit to Cedefop, MEPs Dennis Radtke, Loucas Fourlas and Stelios Kympouropoulos, all members of the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affair
EU collaboration on VET pays off
European cooperation on vocational education and training (VET) is a success because the European Union has a clear vision about the
Highlights of the Cedefop high-level conference 'Mind the gaps'
This flagship conference is one of Cedefop's key contributions to the European Year of Skills.
Highlights of the Cedefop conference 'Mind the gaps'
The conference, one of Cedefop's key contributions to the European Year of Skills, provided a platform to stimulate dialogue, to disseminat
Greening apprenticeships: Denmark
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Greening apprenticeships: Sweden
Greening apprenticeships: Germany
Greening apprenticeships: Norway
Cedefop welcomes European Parliament delegation
A European Parliament delegation visited Cedefop on 30 and 31 October to discuss the challenges and opportunities the Agency faces and to be updated on its latest work, e
Lithuania: more opportunities for lifelong learning the individual learning account system
Setting up a system of individual learning accounts (ILA) is part of the '2021-24 Equal start initiative: development of the national lifelong learning system'.
'How I developed my skills and set up my own business'
Jacqueline Tanzer, Worldskills Champions Trust, Austria, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills flagship even
What employees need from the skills revolution
Ludovic Voet, European Trade Union Confederation, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills flagship event 12 Oc
The view of employers on the skills revolution
Riikka Heikinheimo, Confederation of Finnish Industries, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills flagship even
Oliver Röpke on the European Year of Skills and Cedefop's contribution
Oliver Röpke, President of the European Economic and Social Committee, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills
How to get the skills revolution going
Jürgen Siebel, Cedefop Executive Director, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills flagship event 12 October 2
Margaritis Schinas: We should now move to filling the skills gaps
Margaritis Schinas, Vice President, European Commission, at Cedefop's 'Mind the gaps: skills and learning in a changing world of work' conference ???? Cedefop for European Year of Skills flagship even
#CedefopVideoAward: Tell us about your new skill and win!
The #CedefopVideoAward replaces its successful predecessor, the #CedefopPhotoAward, to celebrate the European Year of Skills and promote ex
The circular economy to step up skill needs and the importance of 'thyroid occupations'
Shifting to a circular economy and society can benefit a number of professions at all skill levels but requires extensive upskilling
The next steps towards a decade of skills
The European Year of Skills has been a great start, but to make and shape a just twin transition, we need a skills revolution, and that takes much longer than a year, Cedefop Executive Director Jür
Upgrading skills for the next decade
Skills upgrading is the most salient labour market megatrend of this decade, and for a just twin transition we need a skills revolution that will go well beyond the European Year of Skills.
Designing skills matching
Turning skills intelligence into effective skills matching measures was the focus of Cedefop's fifth virtual get-together on 17 October.
Poland: upskilling pathways for adults with low basic skills
The Foundation for the Development of the Education System (project leader) together with the Educational Research Institute have completed the project
#CedefopVideoAward 2023. European Year of Skills: share your skills!
The 2023 competition is part of the European Year of Skills activities.
Time to fill the skills gaps
Recognising the importance of skills gaps, pinpointing them and putting in place policies to address them is what the
Call for Research Papers: Human-centred digital transitions and skill mismatches in European workplaces
Recent improvements in autonomous digital technologies, such as radical developments in generative artificial intelligence and advanced robotics, can markedly affect skills demand in workplaces and
Vocational education and training system in Spain
Cedefop Executive Director's mandate extended
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel will be at the helm of the Agency for five more years.
Cedefop Management Board meeting underway
Cedefop's Management Board members from around Europe, representing EU Member State governments, employers' and employees' organisations and the European Commission have been meeting in Thessalonik
Cedefop Management Board extends Executive Director's mandate
Cedefop's Management Board members from around Europe, representing EU Member State governments, employers' and employees' organisations and the European Commission have been meeting in Thessalonik
Validation works both ways
Validation of learning is a win-win situation, as both businesses and workers can benefit from the advantages it brings to the labour market.
Switzerland European inventory of NQFs 2022
Sweden European inventory of NQFs 2022
Spain European inventory of NQFs 2022
Slovenia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Slovakia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Romania European inventory of NQFs 2022
Portugal European inventory of NQFs 2022
Poland European inventory of NQFs 2022
Norway European inventory of NQFs 2022
North Macedonia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Netherlands European inventory of NQFs 2022
Malta European inventory of NQFs 2022
Luxembourg European inventory of NQFs 2022
Lithuania European inventory of NQFs 2022
Liechtenstein European inventory of NQFs 2022
Latvia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Kosovo European inventory of NQFs 2022
Italy European inventory of NQFs 2022
Ireland European inventory of NQFs 2022
Iceland European inventory of NQFs 2022
Hungary European inventory of NQFs 2022
Greece European inventory of NQFs 2022
Germany European inventory of NQFs 2022
France European inventory of NQFs 2022
Finland European inventory of NQFs 2022
Estonia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Denmark European inventory of NQFs 2022
Czechia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Cyprus European inventory of NQFs 2022
Croatia European inventory of NQFs 2022
Bulgaria European inventory of NQFs 2022
Belgium European inventory of NQFs 2022
Austria European inventory of NQFs 2022
Albania European inventory of NQFs 2022
VET for entrepreneurship competence
The pivotal role of vocational education and training (VET) in promoting entrepreneurship competence was highlighted during a conference organised by Cedefop on 28 September.
Entrepreneurship competence in VET
The pivotal role of vocational education and training (VET) in promoting entrepreneurship competence was highlighted during a conference organised by Cedefop on 28 September.
Bulgaria: study reveals mismatches between VET provision and labour market needs
In June 2023, the Bulgarian Institute for Market Economics (IME) published the results of its 'Education employment index' study.
Skills by sector for a just transition
Anticipating the skills needs for specific economic sectors paves the way for comprehensive strategies that effectively prepare the labour market for the challenges ahead.
Croatia: skills competitions celebrating the 2023 European Year of Skills
To celebrate the European Year of Skills, the Agency for VET and Adult Education in Croatia organised
Mind the gaps - Skills and learning in a changing world of work
European Year of Skills flagship event
Mind the gaps
Skills and learning in a changing world of work - European Year of Skills flagship event
Sarah: a vocational education and training story
Sarah, from Germany, tells how she took an apprenticeship as a carpenter to build tiny houses for the homeless.
Latvia: digital and partial-completion VET certificates
Luxembourg: the 'digitalskills.lu' platform
In June 2023, Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Luxembourg launched the enhanced platform 'digitalskills.lu', consolidating all information related to digital skills.
Charting lifelong learning journeys: Unleashing opportunities through qualifications and skills recognition
EU Agencies help drive skills development
A skills revolution formal and non-formal education and training with continuous upskilling would allow the European Union to make the most of the green and digital transitions and secure a com
European Parliament, European Commission and five EU Agencies spearhead green and digital skills development in the EU and beyond
The European Parliament hosted on 20 September the landmark event "
Belgium: Training compass: find the path to your professional future
In June 2023, the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training launched the online app 'Training compass' (Opleidingskom
Slovakia: digital seniors a game-changer?
The 'Digital Slovakia' component of the Recovery and Resilience Plan identified the need for investing in improving the digital skills of seniors and adults at risk.
Cyprus: action plan approval for the European Year of Skills
On 31 May 2023 the Council of Ministers approved the action plan for the European Year of Skills, as proposed by the labour minister.
Czechia: unveiling the innovative e-shop to boost digital skills training
In a significant development, the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has introduced a new tool to develop adult education and promote digital competences in the country.
Hungary: project-based learning for 21st century skill development
How can project-based learning (PBL) be integrated into vocational education as a means of developing the soft and 21st century skills required in the world of work?
Cedefop sharing experience with Sweden's job agency
Supporting European Union Member States and national organisations to develop and implement vocational education and training (VET) and skills policies is a major element of Cedefop's mandate, and
Sweden - 2023 Skills forecast
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Romania - 2023 Skills forecast
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Greece - 2023 Skills forecast
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Spain - 2023 Skills forecast
Poland - 2023 Skills forecast
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Malta - 2023 Skills forecast
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The skill forecast country reports summarise key future trends in jobs and skills for individual EU Member States.
Netherlands: record number of dropouts in Dutch VET
In the academic year 2021/22, 30 242 young learners left Initial VET prematurely the highest number in 10 years.
Hungary: developing a career tracking system for VET and adult learning graduates
In accordance with the 2017 European Council recommendations, a career tracking system for vocational training and adult learning was established in Hungary.
Join ReferNet to promote VET in Europe
Cedefop is inviting vocational education and training (VET) institutions from 29 countries to become ReferNet partners and help take the network to its first quarter of a century of contribution to
Germany: vocational orientation for young people in times of social upheaval
Numerous education policy initiatives around vocational orientation tailored for young people are being launched to counteract the shortage of skilled workers, the decline in training numbers and h
Italy: new regulation for improving the skills and organising training for public servants
To promote the development of skills in the public sector, the public administration minister adopted in March 2023 a Directive, which aims to invest in staff training for the development of the sk
Austria: greening VET Just Transition Action Plan
By publishing the Just Transition Action Plan on training and reskilling in January 2023, the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action (BMK) launched the implementation phase of the Just Transi
Spain: young Roma students acquiring new skills
TandEM, a training and employment programme, supports Roma under 30 to develop new skills.
Poland: new entrants in top occupations most in-demand
Latest forecast reveals new occupations in the list of the most demanded vocationally educated employees on the Polish labour markets at national and regional levels.
Briefing note - Lifelong guidance for persons with disabilities
Cedefop, together with its CareersNet partners in EU Member States and beyond, has collected examples of lifelong guidance policies and practices that support the rights and opportunities
Austria: increasing requirements in apprenticeship training
In mid-2022, a survey of over 500 training companies in Lower Austria revealed that around 70% of training companies believe that the professional requirements in training have risen sharply or at
Austria: mobility initiative for apprentices
Ukrainian refugees on the Brussels and Walloon labour markets: one year later
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, more than 8 million Ukrainians fled the war in the following year. EU countries immediately decided to welcome these refugees.
Portugal: training for active ageing services
Created in May 2023, the Centre of Competences for Active Ageing aims to ensure vocational training and capacity building for people caring for older adults, and cooperate in the definition of publ
How much microcredentials are really worth
Cedefop's research on microcredentials sheds light on this growing trend in education and training, its benefits and limitations as well as the challenges that must be dealt with if its value is to
Croatia: VET curriculum reform nears final stage
Croatia's vocational education and training (VET) system is undergoing a curricular reform.
Finland: VET international mobility gradually recovering
Every year, the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) collects and publishes statistics on mobility of vocational education and training (VET) learners and staff.
Labour market value of microcredentials: a conduit to better work?
Microcredentials are increasingly prominent in discussi
Title: Labour market value of microcredentials: a conduit to better work?
Microcredentials are increasingly prominent in discussi
Cedefop launches timeline of VET policies in Europe
The Timeline of VET policies in Europe is a valuable source of information on about 1 00
Big skills for small companies
Spanish EU Presidency: Digital, green and skilled
The green and digital transformations and the related skill needs, as they are promoted by the European Year of Skills
Ireland: a fully inclusive and equitable society and economy, one step closer
Germany: Excellence in VET brings together new and proven initiatives to address skill shortages
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Denmark: skills competition enhances VET attractiveness
The national skills competition in Denmark, held in February 2023, has led to an increase in the number of young people who would consider following vocational education, according to a new survey.
Lithuania: 'The apprenticeship a new opportunity for me!' joint project to promote apprenticeship in Lithuania
In Lithuania, an increasing though still small number of VET students follow an apprenticeship form
Microcredentials quick to satisfy skills demand
Microcredentials should not be considered a threat but rather an opportunity for education systems and the world of work, given their ability to respond rapidly to labour market skill needs.
Greece: IVET students to compete for a place in EuroSkills 2023
The Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs in cooperation with competent bodies (e.g.
Bulgaria: vocational guidance and training services for third-country nationals
Bulgaria saw increasing numbers of third-country nationals seeking vocational guidance services in in 2022. This trend may be attributed to the military conflict in Ukraine.
Slovenia: towards an education reform
In March 2023, the Association of Slovenian Educationalists (ZDPDS) organised a conference in Ljubljana titled 'I
Norway: piloting spearhead projects for excellence in higher VET
Inspired by the European scheme for vocational centres of excellence (CoVEs), the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) is funding two vocational colleges to work long-term with qual
Anticipating skills for a greener future
Skills anticipation facilitates the green transition in European economies and societies by helping develop the necessary skills and the right jobs to make optimal use of these skills.
Skills in the front row at Eurostat-Cedefop conference
Innovative new data sources and approaches for skills intelligence were discussed at a Web Intelligence Hub
Luxembourg : study on Skills Strategy assessment and recommendations
On 24 February 2023, the OECD published the results of its Skills Strategy project conducted for Luxembourg, assessing and developing recommendations on skills.
France: major sporting events vocational training takes up the challenge!
France will be hosting two major sporting events in the coming months: the Rugby World Cup in autumn 2023 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in summer 2024.
Digitalisation reshapes apprenticeships
Digital transition is a game-changer for apprenticeships and apprentices, a joint Cedefop OECD symposium concluded.
Digital transition a game-changer for apprenticeships
Digital
Skills OVATE: online vacancy analysis tool for Europe
Cedefop presents the updated Skill OVATE, the online vacancy analysis tool for Europe.
Sweden, Cedefop put a spotlight on career guidance
Lifelong guidance (LLG) was the main theme of two days of events, on 31 May and 1 June, held in Stockholm, that brought together experts, stakeholders and policy-makers from northern and southern E
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel on the skills revolution needed to boost the twin transitions
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel moderates a panel discussion on how upskilling enhances productivity in companies at the 'Making skills count' conference, a flagship event of the European
Inter-agency collaboration a blueprint for the European Year of Skills
The cooperation of Cedefop with the European Training Foundation (ETF) is a model approach in the efforts to bring new competences and skills in the labour market, the European Commissioner for Job
Poland: Badge+, testing new tool for digital badges
The Educational Research Institute is developing an application for issuing digital badges and PDF certificates.
Netherlands: Future educational needs: have classical demarcations outlived themselves?
For now, the quality of VET and higher education in the Netherlands is good. But is it ready for the future? Is it adequate to respond to the future needs of society?
Sweden: increasing quality and attractiveness of VET through regional networks
In November 2022, the first vocational education network was introduced as a pilot in Norrbotten and discussed regional successes, challenges and solutions in vocational education.
Romania: ReCONECT project anticipates and monitors labour market needs, and evaluates VET policies
The national ReCONECT project (2020-23) aims at creating mechan
Latvia: upskilling pathways introduced in legislation
Italy: approval of national implementation plan for VET
The Italian National Implementation Plan (NIP) takes the form of a strategic and guidance document that derives from the VET Recommendation 2020 and the Osnabrück Declaration.
VET practitioners' voice to be heard
As learning outcomes come to the forefront as a main descriptive tool for vocational education and training (VET), Cedefop invites Vet practitioners to contribute actively to the discussion at Euro
Estonia: skills and professional qualifications system reform
Portugal: Green Skills & Jobs programme
The Green Skills & Jobs programme enables the training and re-qualific
Slovakia: Upskilling initiative for adult learners
On 14 February 2023, the labour ministry launched a campaign to encourage the participation of adults in upskilling and to raise awareness of the extended services offered by Labour Offices to adul
Cyprus: study results on labour demand and supply
Systematic monitoring of labour market trends and projection of future requirements, are key elements for a flexible labour market.
Spain: employment opportunity comes knocking
More than 2 400 young people with no prior work experience are already employed thanks to the programme 'First work experience in Public Administration'.
Czechia: aligning job descriptions and VET curricula to labour market needs
Czechia is one of the most industrialised countries in Europe.
European Year of Skills: Investing in skills and quality jobs
The European Year of Skills can set in motion the skilling revolution Europe needs and kickstart a decade of socially just transition, Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel said during Europe Da
Europe Day marks the beginning of the European Year of Skills
A skills revolution will allow the European Union to make the most of the twin transitions and secure its place as a globally competitive and locally inclusive player.
Building skills and upgrading jobs go together
Building skills and upgrading jobs so that they make best use of these skills are two crucial elements when it comes to increasing organisations' performance, according to a recent report presented
Briefing note Big skills for small companies
This briefing note takes stock of policies and instruments EU countries deploy to encourage MSME training provision and to strengthen their training performance.
Denmark: major financial boost in rural areas
The Danish Government and a broad majority in Parliament have announced a major financial boost for basic VET programmes (FGU), adult and continuing education, and youth education in rural areas.
Finland: more VET provided in English
Eight education and training providers have received 13 new authorisations from the Ministry of Education and Culture to provide vocational education and training (VET) in English.
Iceland: easing access to employment for IVET learners
Skills developments and trends in construction
Following the analyses of the touri
Cedefop skills forecast: Green and digital transitions to have positive employment impact
Cedefop's newly launched 2023 skills forecast sees the EU-27 economy grow in the projection period up
Forecasting skills for a green future
Cedefop's skills forecast enables policy-makers, businesses and the training community to pave the way for the green transiti
Have your say on the work of Cedefop, EU-OSHA, Eurofound and ETF!
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather evidence on the performance and wider impact of four decentr
Ever closer European cooperation on VET
Greening apprenticeships: the Netherlands
Greening apprenticeships: Spain
Greening apprenticeships: Lithuania
Greening apprenticeships: France
Greening apprenticeships: Croatia
Greening apprenticeships: Bulgaria
Go digital to go green
There is a crucial link between the green transition and digitalisation, as the latter is a main driver for the greening of the economy, Cedefop Deputy Director Mara Brugia told European social par
Greening apprenticeships: Austria
New Cedefop video: Sweden's vocational education and training system
Cedefop takes a look at the current EU Presidency holder's vocational education and training (VET) system in a new
Portugal: strengthening digital skills for competitiveness and inclusion
Formação Emprego+Digital (Training Employment More Digital) is a free digital training scheme launched in September 2022 for employees, aiming to make enterprises more digital, competitive, product
France: securing personal training account scheme
The Personal Training Account (Compte Personnel de Formation, CPF) is a scheme that offers
Norway: challenge of matching skills with labour market needs
At the end of 2021, the report Dimensioning of t
Italy: reform of higher technical institutes (ITS Academy)
On 12 July, the Italian Parliament approved a law which establishes the Technological Higher Education System.
Lithuania: programme aligns VET to labour market needs (2021-30)
On 9 June 2022, the Minister for Education, Science and Sport confirmed the implementation of the measure 'To create a system of vocational education and training responding to the labour market n
Hungary: quality management system in VET
In 2022 a new common institutional Quality Management System (QMS) was introduced for VET providers, which is based on the European Quality Assurance in VET (
Cedefop Executive Director at the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel pointed out the Agency's commitment to the European Year of Skills 2023 during the annual exchange of views of decentralised European Union Agencies and the
Highlights of the 20th ReferNet annual plenary meeting
ReferNet, Cedefop's network of institutions which provide information on national vocational education and training (VET) systems and policies around Europe, celebrated 20 years of successful coope
Cedefop ReferNet partner statements at the 20th anniversary plenary meeting
ReferNet partners talk about what they have brought to the network and what the network has done for them as well as ReferNet's future role.
Coordinated effort needed to put the focus on lifelong learning and basic skills
A coordinated and systematic approach to skills training is needed to ensure that all Europeans can face the challenges of the green and digital transitions, the European Centre for the Development
Young people speak to Cedefop about vocational education and training
Young people share their vocational education and training (VET) experience at the 2022 Thessaloniki International Fair.
Vocational education and training system in Czechia
Watch our spotlight on the Czech vocational education and training (VET) system!
Skillset and match' September 2022 issue is out!
The five EU social Agencies are helping Europe's young people become the best they can be
The European economy and labour
This is Cedefop!
Watch to find out what we do for European vocational education and training, skills and qualifications! Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel is your guide.
Are microcredentials becoming a big deal?
Microcredentials are not new but have only recently gained EU-wide attention in policy debates.
La formation professionnelle en France
Watch our spotlight on the French vocational education and training (VET) system in French!
Briefing note - Are microcredentials becoming a big deal?
Microcredentials are not new.
#CedefopPhotoAward winners announced at European vocational skills week 2022
Watch Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel present the nominees for and announce the winners of the #Ce
Vocational education and training as a life jacket for NEETs
'Skillset and match' May 2022 issue is out!
Cedefop celebrates Europe Day and the European Year of Youth
A video message from Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel to Europe's young people who study, work or are in the process of looking for employment.
#CedefopPhotoAward 2021 exhibition opening at the Thessaloniki Cinema Museum
The winners of the best video 2021 #CedefopPhotoAward competition, the NewAgeSchool team, from Niepubliczne Technikum im. gen. W.
Vocational education and training system in France (with EN and FR subtitles)
Watch our spotlight on the French vocational education and training (VET) system!
Briefing note - Vocational education and training as a life jacket
Young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) are absent both from the labour market and the education sector, thus facing a high risk of professional, digital and social e
Cedefop's 2nd European skills and jobs survey
Check out the first results of Cedefop's 2nd European skills and jobs survey (ESJS)!
Green transition: vocational education and training can provide the skills needed for greening European jobs
Briefing note - An ally in the green transition
The transition to a green and more digital economy and society will upend the job market and create new skill needs across sectors and occupations.
Adult learning: high esteem but low participation
European skills index 2022
Check out the short animated video on the European skills index (ESI).
Briefing note - High esteem but low participation
In 2019, Cedefop launched a pan-European opinion survey on adult learning and continuing vocational education and training (CVET).
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel at the European Parliament's EMPL Committee
Watch Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel present the Agency's work in 2021 and priorities for 2022 to members of the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs on 1 Febr
Briefing note - Championing the skills revolution
#CedefopPhotoAward 2021 video runners-up
Video runners-up
#CedefopPhotoAward 2021 - winner 'best video'
#CedefopPhotoAward 2021 video award (Prix du jury)
'Skillset and match' January 2022 issue is out!
A fresh look at guidance practitioner professionalism
Turkey NQF developments 2020
Switzerland European inventory of NQFs 2020
Sweden European inventory of NQFs 2020
Spain European inventory of NQFs 2020
Slovenia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Slovakia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Serbia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Romania European inventory of NQFs 2020
Portugal European inventory of NQFs 2020
Poland European inventory of NQFs 2020
Norway European inventory of NQFs 2020
North Macedonia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Netherlands European inventory of NQFs 2020
Montenegro European inventory of NQFs 2020
Malta European inventory of NQFs 2020
Luxembourg European inventory of NQFs 2020
Lithuania European inventory of NQFs 2020
Liechtenstein European inventory of NQFs 2020
Latvia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Kosovo European inventory of NQFs 2020
Italy European inventory of NQFs 2020
Ireland European inventory of NQFs 2020
Iceland European inventory of NQFs 2020
Hungary European inventory of NQFs 2020
Greece European inventory of NQFs 2020
Germany European inventory of NQFs 2020
France European inventory of NQFs 2020
Finland European inventory of NQFs 2020
Estonia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Denmark European inventory of NQFs 2020
Czechia European inventory of NQFs 2020
Cyprus European inventory of NQFs 2020
Croatia - European inventory of NQFs 2020
Bulgaria - European inventory of NQFs 2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina European inventory of NQFs 2020
Belgium - European inventory of NQFs 2020
Austria - European inventory of NQFs 2020
Albania European inventory of NQFs 2020
Briefing note - A fresh look at guidance practitioner professionalism
Cedefop's briefing note offers new insights into how countries are modernising their career guidance systems and services. Defining practitioners' role and recognising their compe
Cedefop Deputy Director Mara Brugia video statement at a Centre Inffo event
Centre Inffo organised on 30 November and 1 December an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first French law on continuing vocational education and training.
Cedefop and Greece sign new commitment to work together
Cedefop
Penelope: a vocational education and training story
Follow Penelope's journey of self-discovery and how vocational education and training opened up new paths in her life.
The animation was created by our trainee Alessio Venturini.
A new perspective on learning at the workplace
Vocational education and training system in Slovenia
Watch our spotlight on the Slovenian vocational education and training (VET) system!
Apprenticeships for greener economies and societies Cedefop/OECD symposium
A joint Cedefop/OECD symposium on apprenticesh
European Commission Vice President Schinas and Commissioner Schmit visit Cedefop
European Commission Vice President Schinas, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit and the Head of the EC Representation in Greece Niovi Ringou visited Cedefop's headquarte
Briefing note - Shifting our perspective on learning
As the world looks for a transition to a post-pandemic reality, changes are underway in many European companies.
Interview with European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
Watch an interview with European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit during his visit to Cedefop's headquarters in Thessaloniki.
#CedefopPhotoAward 2021: your green or digital skills story (New deadline: apply by 12 December)
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European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas on the role of Cedefop
Watch a statement by European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas during his visit to Cedefop on the Agency's role in forging new skills and contributing to a skills revolution.
Understanding and comparing EU countries' VET qualifications
Vocational education and training (VET) provision must respond to rapidly changing labour market needs and increasing calls for international cooperation, learner and worker mob
'Skillset and match' September 2021 issue is out!
The September 2021 issue of Skillset and match, Cedefop's magazine promoting learning
Joint visit by European Commission Vice President Schinas and Commissioner Schmit highlights Cedefop's role in 'skills revolution'
A high-profile visit to Cedefop's headquarters has highlighted the European Union's determination to pursue policies that bring vocational education and training (VET) ce
A more learner-centred approach to adult learning may encourage more to participate Cedefop opinion survey
Briefing note - Analysing and comparing VET qualifications
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications must be relevant at national and local levels while opening the door to international comparability.
Skills OVATE database presentation
Full release of Skills OVATE: online vacancy analysis tool for Europe.
Malta's adults call for an increase in adult learning investment
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in their learning and training.
Bulgaria's adults believe investment in their learning should be a priority
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in their learning and training.
'Skillset and match' May 2021 issue is out!
The May 2021 issue of Skillset and match, Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work, is now
Spanish adults believe that investment in their learning should be a priority
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in learning for adults.
Swedes call for an increase in adult learning investment
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in learning for adults.
Cedefop and ENISA: based in Greece, for all of Europe
Watch! Two European agencies based in Greece working for Europe. Cedefop lays the foundations for the development of vocational education and training, but also for more and better jobs in Europe.
Next-generation skills intelligence to drive recovery in Europe
Predicting skills trends in a rapidly changing labour market is a cornerstone of policy-making, and Cedefop organised a
Briefing note - Trends, transitions and transformation
The Covid-19 pandemic is changing skill needs and reshaping jobs, while challenging our understanding and analysis of them.
Skills OVATE: online vacancy analysis tool for Europe
Cedefop presents the full release of Skill OVATE, the online vacancy analysis tool for Europe.
AI in education and training: excellence versus efficiency
Watch leading expert Wayne Holmes talk to Cedefop about the role of artificial intelligence in vocationa
Vocational education and training system in Portugal
Watch our spotlight on the Portuguese vocational education and training (VET
Briefing note - Apprenticeship: a pill for every ill?
Following the financial crisis and the ensuing economic downturn in the past decade, apprenticeship sparked renewed interest among policy-makers both in Brussels and the EU Member States.&
Why investment in learning for adults should be a priority in Greece
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in learning for adults.
We are never too old to learn; what about France?
Adults in France are very positive about learning and training, but the main reason why they do not participate is because they feel that they are too old.
Watch Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel brief the European Parliament
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel briefing the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament on the Agency's outlook for 2021 and its work during 2020, a year marked by
Briefing note - The EU's port of call for VET
Supporting vocational education and training, skills and qualification policies from concept to implementation: Cedefop highlights 2020-21
Cedefop participates in the European School of Administration Learning and Development Awards
Check out Cedefop's participation in the European School of Administration L
'Skillset and match' January 2021 is out!
The January 2021 issue of Skillset and match, Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work, is
Comprehensive learning support systems: empowering people to cope with change
In the face of the current health crisis and the far-reaching labour market transformations it entails, the European Union and its Member States are taking action to provide all people in Europe wi
Briefing note - Empowering people to cope with change
In the face of the current health crisis and the far-reaching labour market transformations it entails, the European Union and its Member States are taking action to provide all people in
Season's greetings from Cedefop
Vocational education and training helps us learn and express our passions, and it brings us all together.
Vocational education and training in Europe 1995-2035
This synthesis report summarises the findings of the Cedefop project The
Sweden - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Spain - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Slovenia - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Slovakia - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Romania - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Portugal - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Poland - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Netherlands - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Malta - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Luxembourg - 2020 Skills forecast
This publication is a country-specific report accompanying the latest release of Cedefop's skills forecast.
Cedefop Executive Director at the European vocational skills week 2020
Watch Cedefop Executive Director, Jürgen Siebel
Cedefop Executive Director presenting the #CedefopPhotoAward 2020 winners
Cedefop Executive Director, Jürgen Siebel, is presenting the #CedefopPhotoAw
#CedefopPhotoAward 2020 winners and runners-up slideshow
The winning teams of the #CedefopPhotoAward 2020 competition come from Poland, Greece, Czechia and Slovakia.
Cedefop-EESC forum points to need for urgent and coordinated response to low skill levels in Europe
Briefing note - Adult learning and continuing vocational education and training valued by Europeans
Insights from a pan-European opinion survey conducted by Cedefop.
New survey: Governments should prioritise investment in learning for adults
At least two-thirds of adults in every EU Member State agree that their government should prioritise investment in adult learning, a
Only one-fifth of European companies find secret to combining optimal workplace wellbeing and business performance
High investment, high involvement' workplaces have the best outcomes for workers and employers according to a recent large-scale survey of company practices across Europe.
Vocational education and training (VET) system in Germany
Germany, the current holder of the rotating EU Presidency, has an effective vocational education and training system, largely based on the dual system, with an emphasis on cooperation between the S
#CedefopPhotoAward 2020 video winners
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Briefing note - NQF developments 2019
For years, the European qualifications framework (EQF) and national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) across Europe have helped build bridges across different countries and education and tr
How national qualifications frameworks bring education and training systems closer to end users
For more than two decades, the European qualifications framework (EQF) and national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) across Europe have helped build bridges across different countries and education
'Skillset and match' magazine special issue on vocational education and training post-2020 is out!
The September 2020 issue of Skillset and match, Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work,
Briefing note - Online working and learning in the coronavirus era
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has highlighted the vast opportunities of working and learning digitally.
Online working and learning in the coronavirus era
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has highlighted the vast opportunities of working and learning digitally.
Apprenticeships for adults bring good jobs for people, skills for businesses
Apprenticeships for adults are one of the policy solutions to the need for supporting adults willing to train, while broadening the skills base of the working population across Europe.
Planning the next steps for vocational education and training in Europe
The post-2020 European policy framework on vocational education and training (VET) was discussed at the high-level joint Cedefop/
Vocational education and training in the next decade
In a changing world, vocational education and training (VET) is becoming mor
Briefing note - Apprenticeships for adults
Apprenticeships for adults are one of the policy solutions to the need for supporting adults willing to train, while broadening the skills base of the working population across Europe.
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Cedefop skills forecast 2020
Watch a video on the estimations made by the 2020 skills forecast for the future of skills and employment in the EU up to 2030!
Cedefop Executive Director at the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel presents the Agency's activities in the context of the coronavirus crisis to the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (26.05.202
'Skillset and match' (Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work) May issue is out!
The May 2020 issue of Skillset and match, Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work, is now
Vocational education and training (VET) system in Croatia
Find out how Croatia's vocational education and training system works in 2'30''. Watch Cedefop's animated video!
#CedefopPhotoAward 2020: your green or digital skills story (New deadline: apply by 15/9)
Teams of up to four VET learners in the European Union, Norway and Iceland are invited to share their VET experience related to green or digital skills in a creative photostory, accompanied by a na
Briefing note - On the move but not there yet
European policies on international mobility of students in initial vocational education and training (IVET) are working but more is needed.
European skills index
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Towards better skills systems Cedefop's 2020 European skills index release
Cedefop has just released the 2020 European skills index (ESI), which showcases t
Briefing note - Towards new horizons
Transition is the key word that marks the 2019 and 2020 policy framework in which Cedefop operates.
Cedefop Executive Director at the European Parliament EMPL Committee
Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel presents the agency's work to the members of the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, 28 January 2020
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: United Kingdom - Scotland
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Final synthesis report for Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Final synthesis report
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: thematic report: The role of validation in an upskilling pathway for young people not in education and training (NEETS), adults with low skills and long term unemployed peop
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: thematic report: Validation of non-formal and informal learning for migrants and refugees
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: thematic report: How social partners (chambers of industry and commerce, trade unions) and other labour market-related stakeholders are involved in validation arrangements
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: thematic report: How digital forms of assessment and self-assessment might place a new challenge and opportunity for assessment methodologies
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: thematic report: Bridging the gap: validation creating routes and links between sectors
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Kosovo
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Turkey
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: North Macedonia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Montenegro
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: case study Canada
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Liechtenstein
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Switzerland
'Skillset and match' (Cedefop's magazine promoting learning for work) January issue is out!
The January 2020 issue of Skillset and match, Cedef
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Sweden
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Spain
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Slovenia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Slovakia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Romania
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Portugal
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Poland
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Norway
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Netherlands
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Malta
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Luxembourg
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Lithuania
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Latvia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Italy
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Ireland
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Iceland
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Hungary
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Greece
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Germany
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: France
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Finland
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Estonia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Denmark
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Czechia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Cyprus
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Croatia
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Bulgaria
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Belgium - Flanders
European inventory on validation of non-formal and informal learning 2018 update: Belgium - French speaking community
Interview with #CedefopPhotoAward 2019 Prix du Jury winners from Romania
Watch an interview with #CedefopPhotoAward 2019 Prix du Jury winners from Romania, Beatris Panas, Alin Pașca, Patrick Liszkovics, Carina Czako and their teacher Mihaela Ona during the 60th