This study examines qualifications at level 5 of the European qualifications framework (EQF). It shows that EQF level 5 qualifications play an important role in providing access to employment and career advancement, as well as enabling further learning and progression to higher education. This...

This report presents the findings from a research study that set out to review the range of career guidance provision supporting workforce development across the EU-25 Member States and to identify innovative or best practice provision. The report includes 35 case studies which provide accounts...

Since 2008, the question uppermost in policy-makers' minds has understandably been the explosive growth of youth unemployment. But the crisis has also severely affected low-qualified adults, who face the highest rate of unemployment across Europe. A recent Cedefop study confirms that work-based...

Cedefop's third research report "The value of learning evaluation and impact of education and trainig" adresses the contribution of education and training to realising a knowledge-based society. It specifies the material and non-material benefits of learning for individuals, enterprises and...