The third forum for dual-track education was organised in spring 2016 within the Dual education for the modern requirements and needs of society project (Domino). More...
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Finland - new reform will change VET in every way
Vocational and education training (VET) reform in Finland (foreseen to be implemented in 2018) meets the demands of future skills and unifies VET steering and financing systems. The reform aims to strengthen the role of VET in society and support students’ growth holistically into well-rounded and balanced individuals, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed for further studies. More...
Italy - new education project Growing entrepreneurs
On 10 March 2016, the Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Giuliano Poletti announced the launch of two important, innovative and interrelated projects. The Growing entrepreneurs education project, that will be financed through the SELFIEmployment fund, aims at improving access and use of financial resources and training opportunities offered by the Youth Guarantee measures. More...
Luxembourg - high rate of young people’s integration into working life
Enabling young people to obtain a good, stable job quickly is a real challenge for society since the young are one of the groups most affected by unemployment. It is with this in mind that the TEVA study (Transition Ecole-Vie Active – transition from school to working life) was carried out by the Luxembourgish Training Observatory. More...
Bulgaria: Domino project in dual-track education
The Netherlands – in the European top five for lifelong learning
According to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) in 2016, the Netherlands ranks among the EU top five for highest participation rates in lifelong learning, i.e. enrolment in education or training by people aged 25 to 64. More...
Germany - refugees and asylum seekers navigating the German labour market
It is not easy to find one’s way around in a foreign country. Refugees and asylum seekers in Germany have different ways of gaining initial practical experience in the labour market. Many initiatives, chambers and associations, as well as businesses, provide local career guidance. More...
Greece - Hellenic qualifications framework developments
The Greek referencing report was approved by the European Qualifications Framework Advisory Group (EQF AG) in December 2015, ending the first phase of the Hellenic qualifications framework (HQF) development. The report was prepared by Eoppep (National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance), the body responsible for the creation and development of the HQF, under the supervision and coordination of the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs. More...
Romania - Together we build bridges, new training for in-company trainers
The potential impact of work-based learning (WBL) in developing those VET student skills and competences needed by the world of work is strongly acknowledged; it is high in the Riga conclusions agenda for 2015-20. More...
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté : Bilan économique 2015
Dans un contexte de ralentissement global de l'activité mondiale, l'économie française s'accélère en 2015 et crée de nouveau des emplois. Toutefois, cette croissance retrouvée s'avère encore insuffisante pour enrayer la hausse du chômage. La Bourgogne-Franche-Comté présente, quant à elle, un bilan mitigé. La situation sur le marché de l'emploi ne présente pas de signe d'amélioration. Le bâtiment peine à sortir de la crise. En revanche, l'année a été très bonne pour le tourisme. Voir l'article...
L'emploi dans les services marchands hors intérim décroche en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté depuis les années 2000
En Bourgogne-Franche-Comté l'emploi dans les services marchands hors intérim augmente plus faiblement qu'en moyenne en France de province entre 2003 et 2015. Le décrochage de l'emploi régional dans ce secteur s'effectue en plusieurs phases avec une rupture marquée après la crise de 2008. Le dynamisme de l'emploi dans les services marchands hors intérim est lié aux spécificités structurelles de ce secteur. Ainsi, dans la région, les services principalement dédiés aux entreprises sont le principal, sinon le seul secteur contributeur à la croissance de l'emploi dans les services marchands hors intérim. Voir l'article...
