Count the days and... skills until Christmas!

Seasonal greetings from Cedefop! To mark the European Year of Skills, Cedefop has

Cedefop Brussels seminar: Empowering individuals for better mobility

The policies and steps taken to empower individual learners and workers in the European Union for better mobility were discussed at the

The green transition creates more jobs than it destroys

The European Green Deal (EGD) is good news for employment in most sectors, but its benefits will not materialise automatically, Cedefop Executive Director Jürgen Siebel told the

Portugal: a silver lining for declining businesses – the ‘Industry qualify’ programme

A new scheme provides financial support for upskilling and reskilling for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in industries experiencing reduced orders or low turnover.

Slovakia: the clash of culture and technology manifested in the European Year of Skills

Many European Year of Skills (EYS) 2023 activities remain relevant year after year, but two breakthroughs have made 2023 an exceptional year.

Denmark: substantial funds set aside for VET

The Danish government has unveiled a visionary budget proposal for 2024, setting aside substantial funds for the Ministry of Children and Education.

Bulgaria: the ‘Quality and efficiency in VET’ for adults project

In September 2023 the Bulgarian National Agency for Vocational Education and Training (NAVET) concluded – in a final conference – an ESF co-funded, large-scale project titled ‘Quality and efficienc

Spain: boosting tools for upskilling and reskilling citizens in digital skills

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Finland: the government sets objectives for vocational education and training

In June 2023, a new government published its programme, including objectives in the areas of education, knowledge and competences, and as part of them, vocational education and training (VET).

Romania: labour market opportunities for Ukrainian refugees

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Romania decided to ease access to its labour market for Ukrainians under the temporary protection.

Estonia: investing in green and digital reskilling and upskilling

Estonia is taking steps towards a sustainable future by investing in skill development.

Ireland: responding to skills and workforce needs in the construction sector

The approval of a new bill brings significant changes to the construction sector's skills, knowledge, and safety standards.

Green transition a real job engine

The European Green Deal will lead to the creation of about

EU collaboration on VET pays off

European cooperation on vocational education and training (VET) is a success because the European Union has a clear vision about the

Greening apprenticeships: Denmark

Greening apprenticeships: Latvia

This article is part of a series developed by Cedefop community of apprenticeship experts.

Greening apprenticeships: Sweden

Greening apprenticeships: Germany

Greening apprenticeships: Norway

Cedefop welcomes European Parliament delegation

A European Parliament delegation visited Cedefop on 30 and 31 October to discuss the challenges and opportunities the Agency faces and to be updated on its latest work, e