Focus on young people – Cedefop at the Thessaloniki International Fair

Young people and vocational education and training (VET) was the theme of Cedefop’s presence at the 2022 Thessaloniki International Fair (10-18 September).

Cedefop's 'Future of VET' research paving the way

Investment in research and network building will be needed to tackle the challenges of the fundamental changes facing vocational education and training (VET) and turn them into opportunities, parti

Youth first! - policies for young Europeans in times of uncertainty

Five EU Agencies marked the European Year of Youth by showcasing their collaboration that delivers added value to European Union policy-making and helps shape a better future for young Europeans.

Apprenticeships: a strong vision leads to robustness

Apprenticeships can be built to last even in times of crisis, and this greatly depends on the quality, depth and structure of collaboration among stakeholders, a Europe-wide comparative study publi

VET for 'smart' cities and the green transition

They are home to three out of four European Union citizens, although they’re covering only 4% of the EU's land area; and, worldwide, their carbon footprint accounts for 70% of CO2 emissions.

Skills for the twin transitions a Czech EU Presidency priority

The development of skills to adapt to changing circumstances, including the green and digital transitions, is highlighted in the

Sweden: increasing attractiveness of secondary VET through access to higher education

The Swedish Parliament (the Riksdag) amended the Swedish Education Act on 6 April 2022.

Hungary: measures taken in favour of the integration of Ukraine refugees in VET and the labour market

The Hungarian Government has introduced various measures to help Ukrainian refugees who apply for work, and to support the participation of their children in public general education (pre-school an

Portugal: integration of Ukrainian refugees

France: do we need to worry about the French VET system?

While France has just been invited by the European Commission to review its education system, school principals and teachers have a cause for concern: students leaving their studies to work. 

Romania: stronger link between ESCO and classification of occupations

The National Authority for Qualifications (NQA), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP), is implementing a strategic project to improve the NQF regulation.

Slovenia: integration of Ukraine refugees in VET and the labour market

As of 10 March 2022, persons displaced from Ukraine can apply for temporary protection status in Slovenia.

Greece: initiatives for the integration of Ukrainian refugees into education and the labour market

Since the start of the armed conflict in the territory of Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of refugees entered Greece seeking residency and civil protection.

Room for growth for skills intelligence in Slovenia

A clear development potential for better and timelier skills intelligence was established during a Cedefop workshop on skills governance in Slovenia.

Teachers and trainers for change

The professional development of teachers and trainers can be an essential driving force for high-quality and inclusive education and training in Europe, a new comprehensive, country-by-country Cede

Iceland: establishment of an apprentice centre for improved cooperation between labour market and VET schools

An apprentice centre which will act – among other things – as a forum bringing together labour market and education stakeholders was formally established on 5 April 2022.

Austria: consolidating further and higher VET at tertiary level

Further and higher vocational education and training (VET) is currently being restructured in Austria.

Lithuania: VET and employment support for war refugees from Ukraine

According to the data of the Lithuanian Department of Statistics, a total of 53 712 war refugees from Ukraine were registered by 21 May 2022.

Lithuania: tailoring the VET network to boost employability in local economies

On 13 April 2022, the Minister of Education, Science and Sport approved the master plan for the development of a network of public VET institutions in compliance with labour market needs (Order No

Netherlands: low number of Ukrainian refugees in Dutch VET

The devastating effects of the war in Ukraine have forced millions of Ukrainian citizens to flee their country.