Better understanding of skill mismatch can help policy-makers in their efforts to match skills and jobs in Europe. Skill mismatch is a complex phenomenon affecting individuals, enterprises, economies and societies; it does not only refer to skill gaps and skill shortages, but also to skills...

The 2008 financial crisis and the persistent economic downturn that has followed have had a major impact on the European labour market. Taking their effects into account, Cedefop has produced its latest forecast for skill labour supply and demand up to 2020. Cedefop's forecasts are unique in...

The study identifies trends and developments in some important Member States concerning national frameworks and their role in education/training and labour market developments. By doing so, this study will feed the debate of whether and how far an update of the European five-level structure is...

This publication provides an overview of the methodology underpinning the Cedefop skills supply and demand forecast. The aim is to share the knowledge acquired during the development of the different systems, modules and models and to highlight the results, which have already aroused...