Three new ministerial orders regulating the vocational training system for employment were published in the first quarter of 2019. They set quality requirements in training provision and its funding. More...

In addition to its commitment to excellence in vocational education and nurturing high performance standards and professionalism in its graduates, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is also dedicated to building socially responsible citizens. More...

In March, Skills Iceland held its biannual VET fair for primary education learners, and a national exhibition in 30 different trades for current VET learners. Primary education learners attending received information from 33 different VET and tertiary-level schools and were encouraged to test their skills in masonry, hair styling, carpentry, catering, blood pressure checking, car repairing, etc., while VET learners demonstrated skills acquired through learning. The event was supported by the education minister. More...

Companies involved in dual VET are entitled to a new financial benefit, the so-called direct payments, valid since the 2018/19 school year. More...

On June 19, 2019, the Chamber of Deputies voted to amend the labour code and the Law Reforming Vocational Training (2008). The amended law entered into force on July 12 2019. More...

Vocational education and training (VET) in Finland is an attractive educational option. It is competence-based and learner-oriented. More...

The EVSW 2019, organised by the European Commission with Cedefop as a partner, took place between 14 and 18 October across Europe and beyond. Over 1 400 events in 45 countries reached 2.5 million people. More...