Online job vacancies (OJV) form an easily accessible source of data on skills demand by employers, thanks to advances in web crawling technologies, machine learning and big data techniques. More...The aim is to forecast employment needs in all economic sectors and in all occupations for the period 2017-27 in order to contribute to the planning and implementation of education and training activities. The forecasts cover three broad sectors, 21 main sectors and 52 sectors, and 309 occupations covering the whole spectrum of the Cyprus labour market. More...On 16 November 2017, the Youth Board of Cyprus presented two programmes aiming to activate young people and to promote and develop entrepreneurship. Both are included in the National action plan for youth employment and are jointly funded by the European Social Fund. More...The national repertory of education and training qualifications and professional qualifications was created on 16 January 2013 (art. 8 of Legislative Decree 13/2013). The aim of the repertory was to create a homogeneous qualifications and skills description system, using existing methods and descriptions of qualifications and progressively standardising the methods and descriptions of qualifications used in education and VET sub-systems. More...A unified electronic system is in place for admitting learners in programmes offered by universities, colleges and VET schools. Between 2010 and 2017, the system was exclusively used in higher education; vocational training institutions conducted the admission procedure on their own, in VET schools. More...In October 2017, the WorldSkills Event took place in Abu Dhabi. It is held every two years and is the biggest vocational education and professional qualification competition in the world. Portugal was represented by 17 highly qualified young learners. More...The Certification system for training providers is regulated by Portaria (Ordinance) nº 851/2010 that was amended by Portaria (Ordinance) nº 208/2013. The General Directorate for Employment and Industrial Relations (DGERT) of the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, has the responsibility for quality certification of training providers. More...The Night of trades are interactive events organised in 2016 and 2017 as part of initiatives aiming to improve the attractiveness of VET and bring education closer to the business world, sectors and trades. More...Validation of informal and non-formal learning (VINFL) is a major asset in promoting lifelong learning and supporting access to learning for those with no qualifications from formal education. VINFL in Malta is regulated by Subsidiary Legislation 327.432, Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning regulations of September 2012. More...The Centre for the Professional Training of the Textile, Apparel, Clothing and Wool Industry (Modatex, formerly known as Citex) is a point of reference for fashion designers in Portugal and the place where many Portuguese designers are trained. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)
