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23 février 2017

Latvia - qualifications database is now launched

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In October 2016, the Academic Information Centre – EQF national coordination point – launched a national qualifications database. It contains data on all qualifications at EQF levels 1-8 acquired in state-recognised formal education programmes. More...
23 février 2017

Luxembourg - promoting entrepreneurship in secondary education

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At the end of 2016 the project Promotion of entrepreneurship in secondary education was introduced by the Education Minister and the Secretary of State for Economy. It involves promoting the emergence of 'entrepreneurial schools' in the Grand Duchy, meaning secondary schools that encourage their students to develop multidisciplinary skills enabling them to succeed in future entrepreneurial challenges. More...
23 février 2017

Estonia - new measures to prevent unemployment in 2017

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The Employment programme for 2017-20, revised by the government in autumn 2016, stipulates a package of new measures for workers at risk of unemployment. The goal of the additional continuous training and retraining measures is to prevent unemployment, also supporting structural changes in the economy. More...
23 février 2017

Estonia - 2017 is the Year of skills

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Year 2017 has been declared the Year of skills, aiming to developing a mind-set that craftsmanship and skills are appreciated in society and on the labour market. More...
23 février 2017

Estonia - new evidence of skills needs in three sectors

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The Estonian qualifications authority has completed the pilot of a new labour market needs monitoring and forecasting system (known by its Estonian acronym OSKA). OSKA is a strong analytical tool for enhancing the employability of graduates and, in the longer term, for contributing to productivity and economic growth. More...
23 février 2017

Germany - 2012 Berlin memorandum on cooperation in VET in Europe brings positive outcome

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Just over three years after the signing of the Berlin memorandum on cooperation in vocational education and training (VET) in Europe, representatives from Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, and Slovakia convened to review progress. More...
23 février 2017

Germany - new act to aid refugee integration

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The Integration Act was adopted on the 25 May 2016 and intends to facilitate refugee integration into society. The guiding principle on which the new legislation is based is that of ‘support and challenge’. Refugees who have good prospects of being allowed to stay permanently will be eligible to take integration courses and to take advantage of job and training opportunities sooner than before. More...
23 février 2017

Denmark - common Nordic challenges in VET

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In 2016 Denmark organised two conferences with participants from the Nordic countries. These events focused on common Nordic challenges in vocational education and training (VET) and sought deeper understanding of the similarities, differences and current issues concerning both researchers and VET teachers. More...
23 février 2017

VET students are satisfied with their job-related skills

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Almost nine out of ten graduates (87%) who have gone through vocational education and training (VET) are happy with the work-related skills they have acquired, while only 62% of general education graduates report being satisfied with their acquired job related skills. More...
23 février 2017

#ESJsurvey INSIGHTS No 9 - The great divide

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In this second instalment on the future of work, Cedefop's European skills and jobs survey reveals that more than seven in 10 adult employees in the EU need at least some fundamental ICT level to be able to perform their jobs; yet, about one in three of those employees are at risk of digital skill gaps. More...
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