This report analyses and summarises the preliminary results of the public consultation for the ex-post evaluation of the European Social Fund (ESF), programming period 2007-2013. The feedback of both recipients and organisations delivering/coordinating ESF support, described in this report, is...

This report provides an overview of the ESF investment as well as the key findings and lessons from the ESF 2007-2013 ex post Evaluation: Access and sustainable integration into employment (VC/2014/0526). The evaluation was conducted between 2014 and 2015 and is complemented by two further ex...

The objective of this preparatory study is to make recommendations on how the ex post evaluation of the European Social Fund (ESF) for the 2007-2013 programming period should be carried out. The study explored different ways of assessing the effectiveness, efficiency and socio economic impact of...

Vocational education and training (VET) can play a crucial role in tackling many of the most pressing challenges that Europe is faced with today, such as competitiveness, youth unemployment and social inclusion. To put the VET-sector in the best possible position to do so, it is crucial to...

Work-based learning in Vocational education and training (henceforth VET) provides important benefits, by increasing employability and smoother school to work transition. It contributes to reducing skill shortages and gaps, reduces youth unemployment, increases entrepreneurship and innovation...