The European Network of Public Employment Services (PES) Network identified 'sustainable work, better functioning and integration of labour markets and better matching of the skills of jobseekers with employers' among its objectives. As such, the Network agreed in its 2017 PES Network Programme...

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...

ESCO is the multilingual classification of European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations. It identifies and categorises skills, competences, qualifications and occupations relevant for the EU labour market and education and training, in 26 European languages. Education and...

Technological progress and globalisation are revolutionising the way we live, learn, work and do business. Digital and other key technologies are reshaping the foundations of industry and the wider global economy. This offers tremendous opportunities for innovation, growth and jobs, but it also...

Technological progress and globalisation are revolutionising the way we live, learn, work and do business. Digital and other key technologies are reshaping the foundations of industry and the wider global economy. This offers tremendous opportunities for innovation, growth and jobs, but it also...

The main evaluation conclusions and recommendations are summarized as follows. Firstly, the ETF effectively shapes the course of VET developments in partner countries although steps could be taken to further improve effectiveness in certain areas. Secondly, the capacity of partner countries to...

To be held in Brussels and across Europe 5-9 December 2016, the European Vocational Skills Week will be the first event of its kind. Discover how vocational skills at all levels can support innovation and competitiveness, whilst boosting people's employment prospects. The Week encourages...

To be held in Brussels and across Europe 5-9 December 2016, the European Vocational Skills Week will be the fi rst event of its kind. Discover how vocational skills at all levels can support innovation and competitiveness, whilst boosting people's employment prospects. The Week encourages...

There is no consensus on the definition of higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) so far. Most countries have some forms of higher VET but the types of programmes and qualifications covered differ greatly. Furthermore, even within countries there is sometimes disagreement over what is...

People need high-quality skills to play an active role in the European labour market of today and tomorrow. Modernising vocational education and training (VET) will empower them to develop the right skills throughout their lives using flexible learning pathways.