🔎 What is the future of lifelong learning policy? The portability of skills and qualifications across borders is crucial for building the Union of Skills, where qualifications travel with people. 🌍 Cedefop's new research maps five possible policy futures for European education and training systems, each shaped by how we balance flexibility, structure, permeability and fragmentation. 👉 Swipe through to explore how present choices can shape the future of learning. Still curious? Read the full research here: https://lnkd.in/eiRHGV7P ©️Authors: Zelda Azzarà Vasileios Symeonidis #UnionOfSkills #LifelongLearning #VET #Cedefop #FutureOfLearning #EducationPolicy
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Cedefop, – the European Centre for Vocational Education and Training (VET) – is the EU Agency dedicated to VET, skills, learning, and qualifications. Our journey began in 1975 with a clear vision: to equip everyone in Europe with the skills needed to succeed in work and life. Today, that vision is more relevant than ever. As the world of work evolves rapidly, Cedefop’s mission remains steadfast: to make skills, learning, and opportunities accessible to every citizen and workplace. Cedefop delivers science-based insights to inform decisions and policies. We support policymakers to create more effective and responsive education and training systems. By analysing trends such as digitalisation, automation, and the green transition, Cedefop helps bridge skills gaps and prepares for the future of work. Our work ensures that lifelong learning and career guidance programmes are future-proof. We promote quality jobs for all, ensuring that VET leads to stable, rewarding careers with fair wages and growth opportunities. Cedefop champions lifelong learning, inclusion, and equality. We foster collaboration between workers and workplaces to remain responsive and competitive in a rapidly evolving economy. By advocating for inclusive VET policies, equal opportunities and support for underrepresented groups, we empower both youth and adult learners with skills for fulfilling careers. The urgency to upskill and reskill millions of people, promote VET among youth and adults, and enhance employability while closing Europe’s skills gap has never been more critical. It is key to ensuring growth, inclusion, and prosperity for all. The future of Europe depends on how we respond to the evolving #worldofwork. Working together with the EC, Member States, and social partners, we strengthen skills, quality jobs, and a future workforce where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive. Join the #skillsrevolution #Cedefop50
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- Vocational education and training systems in Europe, Understanding qualifications, Analysing skills and competence needs, Analysing vocational education and training policies, Continuing learning, Supporting the development of lifelong learning strategies, skills shortages, and online jobs ads
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European countries continue to implement targeted measures to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) systems and enhance their responsiveness to labour market needs. 👉This week’s #VETFrontlines highlights how countries are using data intelligence, flexible credentials, and digital tools to tackle skills gaps 🇪🇺 🇭🇷 Croatia – Microcredentials are becoming a key feature of adult education. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dpbV4k9b 🇬🇷 Greece – A nationwide graduate tracking survey is laying the development for a permanent VET transition Observatory. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfzSR643 🇲🇹 Malta – Strengthening VET digitalisation with devices for learners and support for teachers. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxSHaC2V Thanks to our #ReferNet partners for keeping us updated on national VET actions. Swipe through the carousel to explore how countries are shaping the future of vocational education and let us know which initiative inspires you most! 🚀 #VET #LabourMarket #cedefop #Croatia #Greece #Malta
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Around 700 vocational education and training (VET) reform measures are under way across Europe. 📊 Progress is clear, but sustaining it is the real test. 💡 Cedefop's updated Timeline of VET policies maps where things stand across all EU Member States, Iceland and Norway, from digital transformation in the classroom 💻 to microcredentials and work-based learning. 🎓⚙️ With the #HerningDeclaration setting a new policy cycle, the evidence base has never mattered more. 🎯 🔗Find out more: https://lnkd.in/djhmWNZh #VET #SkillsPolicy #LifelongLearning #Cedefop
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⏳ Only a few days left. 🤔How well do you know EU initiatives on skills and vocational education and training? Take part in our survey and have your say on the European Skills & VET Week 2026. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dbYk7KSx Eurofound OECD - OCDE EfVET Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education UNESCO EURES European Training Foundation European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) European Labour Authority #Cedefop #SkillsVETWeek #VocationalEducation #Skills
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How can countries with limited research capacity design better teacher policies? 📚 Julius Jakucinskas explains how the European Vocational Teacher Survey (#EVTS) supports evidence-based decision-making, benchmarking and peer learning across countries 🌍 For smaller systems, #EVTS provides structured evidence and insights that would otherwise be difficult to generate alone. The pilot survey has already shown where countries are ahead and where they risk falling behind 📊 Beyond the numbers, it fosters peer learning - helping countries adopt tested solutions rather than reinventing the wheel 💡 🎥 Watch the full interview below. #VETTeachers #EvidenceBasedPolicy #PeerLearning #VocationalEducation #Cedefop
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How can social dialogue keep pace with AI and digital transformation? 🤝🤖 We're joining forces with Eurofound , European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and European Training Foundationfor the Tripartite Exchange Seminar (TES) 2026, bringing together social partners and governments to explore the role of social dialogue in Europe's digital and AI transitions. From national policymaking to sectoral and company-level dialogue, the seminar will focus on how countries and organisations can respond to the opportunities and challenges created by AI in the world of work. 💼 📍 Hosted in collaboration with the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels 📅 10–12 June 2026 Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks. ✨ #SocialDialogue #AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Cedefop
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Want to help shape how Europeans learn at work? 🎯💡 Submit your proposal to: 🔍 Generate, analyse, and share evidence using diverse research and data collection methods. 🤝 Support dialogue, cooperation and partnerships among stakeholders at every level. 🗓️ Deadline for submissions: 27 May 2026 🔗Explore the full call and all requirements in the link in the comments. #UnionOfSkills #LifelongLearning #Cedefop #WorkplaceLearning
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📘 In the May issue of Cedefop’s newsletter: ▪️ New EU framework for #LifelongGuidance ▪️ What really drives workplace skills beyond formal training ▪️ Pressure on VET teachers + new survey insights ▪️ Tackling teacher shortages across the EU ▪️ #DigitalSkills in Initial VET & more 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dez8PUyi 💡 Not subscribed yet? Sign up using the link in the comments and get it monthly 👇 #Cedefop #Skills #VET #LifelongLearning #UnionOfSkills
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The clock is ticking! ⏳ If you've been thinking about it, this is your sign. There are only a few days left to apply for the expert in research and policy analysis position at Cedefop Don't miss your chance to contribute to Cedefop's research work, translating VET and skills trends into real impact. 📍 Thessaloniki, Greece 📅 Deadline: 21 May 2026 (13:00, Greek time, CET+1) 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eUFnFd92 #Cedefop #EUCareers #EUjobs #ResearchJobs
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