Work-based learning (WBL) refers to all forms of learning that occur in a real work environment. It equips individuals with the skills necessary to obtain, maintain and advance in their jobs and professional development. Common types of work-based learning include apprenticeships, internships,...

This short description explores vocational education and training (VET) in Hungary within its socioeconomic context, discussing key characteristics, system developments and challenges. Hungary's VET system oers upper secondary programmes in school-based forms, incorporating dual training, and...

This report aims to contribute to better understanding of policies which can effectively support MSMEs in increasing their training provision. It also works towards a new approach for reviewing these policies. First, it investigates the causes of the 'MSME training gap'. Second, it develops a...

Building on years of joint work within the Copenhagen Process, European countries have now committed to common priorities laid down in the 2020 Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training (VET) for Sustainable Competitiveness, Social Fairness and Resilience and the Osnabrück...

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. It presents the context and the challenges the country faces, a selection of the latest VET-related statistics, as well as the...

The green and digital 'twin' transitions, combined with the upheavals of geopolitics, are affecting and disrupting our economies and societies. At the same time, they offer opportunities for a new, competitive and sustainable economic growth model. To embrace these changes, we need skills: this...

The new 8th edition of the Inventory is timely, published during the European Year of Skills at a time when skills have never been higher on the European Union's political agenda. The Year highlights the crucial importance of enabling all adults to take part in regular upskilling and reskilling...

From grassroot initiatives to comprehensive approaches, structured collaboration helps unlock the potential of apprenticeships for the green transition. Apprenticeships are particularly well placed to develop the skills for the green transition, as they are at the intersection of the education...

Learning outcomes are a multifaceted phenomenon, expanding across systems and borders. Countries around the globe employ learning outcomes when defining, reviewing, and refining the content and profile of their education, training and skills provisions and strategic practices. This policy brief...