This policy brief analyses country policies and practices in recognising learning outcomes acquired abroad by IVET learners on transnational learning mobility, whether within or outside Erasmus+. The analysis covers the EU Members States, Iceland, and Norway. It is based on data collected in 202...
Better and smarter waste management is essential to achieving European Green Deal (EGD) ambitions. Stricter regulation, increased investment, and innovation in materials processing technology and circular economy solutions boost employment and transform skill needs in the waste management sector...
This policy brief presents first findings from Cedefop’s second European skills and jobs survey. The ESJS2 surveyed representative samples of EU+ adult workers on job-skill requirements, digitalisation at work, skill mismatches and workplace learning. It provides up-to-date evidence on how digit...
Cities are key players in mitigating climate change and shaping the green transition via services and through regulatory competence. Using the smart and green city concept in existing and new urban settings contributes to achieving European Green Deal ambitions. This policy brief reports on a Ce...
Skills lie at the core of well-functioning economies and inclusive societies. Skills systems support and shape transitions and play a crucial role in delivering skills, in using talent and in matching skills to jobs. With a view to promoting evidence-based skills policy in the EU, this policy br...
The 'Youth on the move' Recommendation of 28 June 2011 prompted Member States to boost the international mobility of IVET learners by upgrading their information and guidance systems. This brief takes stock of progress achieved to date. Information mechanisms on international mobility seem to be...
This Cedefop policy brief is based on an empirical piece of work carried out in Greece and Portugal. The work tested if, and under what conditions, intra-EU relocation of refugees based on skills and labour market needs in countries of relocation may work. Experience gained indicates six ways in...