Most Europeans (71%) know what VET is and two in three (68%) have a positive opinion of it, while almost nine in 10 (87%) VET graduates are happy with the work-related skills they have acquired; finding a job is the number one reason among Europeans for choosing a VET path. More...
Poland - referring vocational qualifications to the national qualifications framework
Since the 2016 law on the integrated qualifications system came into force, a national qualifications framework level is assigned to every qualification awarded in the formal education system. More...
Transformation needed to take VET beyond 2020
Initial findings from the ongoing (2015-18) Cedefop study on the changing nature and role of vocational education and training (VET) in Europe were discussed at a reflection workshop on 16 and 17 February in Thessaloniki. More...
Finland - new qualification structure for vocational education and training
Reform of vocational upper secondary education will update all vocational education and training (VET) by 2018. More...
Iceland - the importance of community support
The support of the private sector through the years has been important for Icelandic VET schools. The variety of education offered in each school has often taken into account private sector needs in the specific location. More...
Italy - ESCO - investment in job matching supports employment and mobility
At the beginning of 2016, the European Commission launched a series of ‘country visit’ initiatives aimed at assessing the different national classifications of occupations, skills and qualifications in the labour market. More...