The objectives of this study, as set out in the Terms of Reference, were twofold. The study aimed to analyse the achievements and impacts of the European Vocational Skills Week in terms of outreach to national/regional/local level stakeholders and citizens, and the impact on them, the contributi...
Chapter 5 outlines observations on the perceived importance and benefits of adult learning and continuing vocational education and training (CVET) as well as access to them. It also discusses some key findings about their image from the survey data....
This report delivers an in-depth comparative analysis of thirteen language case studies in order to gain insight into the situation of minority languages in education in Europe. Indications for best practices are described and challenges that minority languages face in education are highlighted....
Early leaving from education and training (ELET) is understood at EU level as a failure to complete upper secondary education or a failure to gain qualifications or school leaving certificates. It can lead to a vicious cycle of unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, with costs for the indiv...
Cedefop, the EU agency supporting development and implementation of vocational education and training (VET) policy, is a tripartite agency steered by governments, employers and employee representatives as well as the Commission. Its 2016 work programme reflects the plan to support the Riga concl...
This publication aims to contribute to better understanding of vocational education and training (VET) in Slovakia, providing an insight into its main features and highlighting recent VET policy developments. The Slovak economy is largely driven by manufacturing and could benefit from more diver...
Based on the lessons learned from an ETF project on key competences in vocational education and training, this policy briefing discusses both the roles of vocational training in meeting present and future challenges and action and problem-solving competences for formulating learning goals, curri...