VET reforms across Europe: Cedefop's updated Timeline tool shows 700 measures in motion 

New data from Cedefop's updated Timeline of VET policies show that vocati

Norway: HVET leads to high employment

Recent findings from the latest Norwegian graduate survey for higher vocational education and training (HVET) show strong labour market outcomes and greater stability among graduates.

Bulgaria: Erasmus+ project supports the participation of women in STEM-related VET

The Bulgarian organisation Bimec participates in the Erasmus+ project ‘STEAM Coach’, which addresses the underrepresentation of women in STEM education.

Austria: Future Factory – hands-on career guidance

With career guidance, students can identify their interests and strengths at an early stage so they have a realistic idea of the many different education and career pathways available to them.

Slovenia: Higher VET Act aligned with 2025 Higher education Act

Slovenia adopted the ‘Act on amendments and supplements to the Higher vocational education Act’ in February 2026, aiming to strengthen micro-credentials in VET, international cooperation, student r

Sweden: adult education in correctional institutions - facts and context

In Sweden, inmates in correctional institutions can take part in education equivalent to municipal adult education.

Cedefop launches new EU reference framework for lifelong guidance

Cedefop has officially launched its new EU reference framework for lifelong guidance at a

European Skills & VET Week 2026: your voice matters

Poland: skills policy reinforced at regional level

Regional coordination teams for skills policy become a permanent feature, formally integrating them into the national skills governance framework and expanding voivodeships' responsibilities for sk

Spain: new VET qualifications boost strategic sectors

In early 2026, the Spanish Government approved eight new specialist courses and professional certificates (EQFs 4-5), targeting digital innovation and high-quality tourism to boost skilled jobs, dr

Iceland: growing Erasmus+ opportunities call for stronger international cooperation in VET

In Iceland, increased funding for vocational education and training (VET) under the Erasmus+ programme is creating new opportunities for learners and staff.

Norway: powering trust in VET recognition

The EU-co-funded BRAVO II project strengthens trust and cooperation in the recognition of vocational qualifications by linking European authorities through a dedicated network and funded job shadow

Slovakia: VET action plan supports nuclear skills for green transition

Slovakia is strengthening its nuclear skills base to support the green transition.

Beyond training: what drives skills development at work?

Luxembourg: One year to a qualification with fast-track vocational route

From the 2026/27 school year, Luxembourg is introducing a new fast-track vocational route designed to strengthen the link between education and labour-market needs, known as ‘1re DAP’. 

Czechia: legal framework strengthens dual VET

Czechia has introduced a structured legal framework for dual practical training to strengthen cooperation between schools and employers and support learners’ transitions from education to the labou

Germany: VET at the highest qualification level

Germany's academic path peaks with a doctorate at the top DQF/EQF level 8, but vocational training has no equivalent.

European Vocational Teacher Survey pilot results: VET teachers under pressure

The first pilot findings from Cedefop's

Romania: mechanism on quality assurance and monitoring of IVET work-based learning

Between June and November 2025, the National Centre for TVET Development (NCTVETD), in its role as Romania’s reference point for the European Quality Assurance Framework for Vocational Education an

Estonia: new one-year preparatory programme supporting transition to upper secondary education

From 2026/27, Estonia will introduce a new preparatory programme for lower-secondary graduates who require additional time and support before progressing to upper secondary general or vocational ed