Initial work on the European qualifications framework (EQF) started 10 years ago, in autumn 2004. Partly triggered by this initiative, qualifications frameworks have since become integral parts of almost all education and training systems in Europe. Outside Europe, more and more countries and re...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employ two thirds of the European workforce; one out of three creates new products and processes. They need to secure qualified workers to be competitive. But an unfavourable business environment, burden-some legislation and internal shortfalls make many...
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has highlighted the vast opportunities of working and learning digitally. This is one of the reasons why the European Commission, in its Communication of 27 May 2020 on the next EU budget, reiterated its commitment to ‘help boost competitiveness and technologi...
It is widely accepted that digital innovation is changing work environments and occupational profiles, impacting on people’s learning and work. But how does it affect the way people can manage their careers, train and change jobs? Thanks to innovative tools, greater data availability and artific...