Reverse gear: how AI is bringing vocational occupations back

New Cedefop analysis of online job advertisements across EU Member States suggests that the rise of generative AI is accompanied by a notable shift in the composition of labour demand with

Who gets hired in the digital economy? Hiring from the margins to bridge Europe’s skill shortage

Europe’s digital transition is creating both opportunity and imbalance.

Social Europe: empowering people in times of change

Rapid change is reshaping our societies, workplaces, and daily lives. How can Europe maintain its social model while staying competitive on the global stage?

Call for abstracts - Advancing research on adult learning: using and innovating quantitative approaches to support effective policies

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, greening of the economy, demographic change and evolving labour markets, adult education has become a cornerstone of sustainable economic and so

Slovakia: what kind of intelligence is needed to master artificial intelligence?

Slovakia commemorated the 25^th anniversary of its accession to the OECD with a discussion on one of the most pressing topics of today: artificial intelligence (AI). 

Malta: Strengthening VET through the One Device per Child initiative

Malta is reinforcing vocational education and training (VET) through the extension of the One Device per Child (ODPC) initiative to middle and secondary education.

Croatia: micro-credentials become a key feature of adult training

Croatia has seen a rapid expansion of micro-credentials (micro-qualifications in national terminology) since their introduction in 2022.

Greece: Nationwide VET graduate tracking survey supports observatory development

Greece launches a nationwide survey tracking vocational education and training (VET) graduates as a preparatory step for establishing an Observatory on the Transition of VET Graduates to the Labour

Navigating the human-centred transition in European workplaces

As Europe steers toward its 2030 Digital Decade targets – aiming for 80% of adults to possess basic digital skills – the transition is proving to be as much about psychological adaptation as it is

Portugal: women to make up 30% of ICT specialists

Portugal launches a EUR 13.25 million programme to promote gender equality in STEM fields and increase female representation in ICT and STEM careers, aligning with national and international equali

Ireland: National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) awarded 2025 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy for eLearning programme on International Literacy Day

in September 2025, Ireland’s National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) was awarded one of three UNESCO Confucius Prizes for Literacy for its eLearning programme ‘Learn with NALA’ (LWN) at a ceremony in

Hungary: new steps in external evaluation strengthen VET quality

Hungary has introduced a new nationwide external evaluation system for vocational education and training (VET) from September 2025.

A skilled Union is an autonomous Union, open to the world

As the Republic of Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2026, it brings forward a vision that places people, skills and competitiveness at th

Call for abstracts - Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Inclusive and Resilient Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Building on Cedefop’s work on inclusion within the VET for youth teachers and trainers team, Cedefo

Building stronger systems: how Lifelong Guidance supports development of resilient careers and societies

While lifelong guidance has clear benefits for individuals, its underlying strength lies in how systems are designed to ensure those benefits reach everyone according to their needs.

France: strengthening quality assurance to boost trust in VET

Protecting learners, ensuring transparency, and fostering excellence across the continuing vocational training system.

France: New digital tool supports VET programme planning

Connecting VET schools, regions and companies helps match skill supply and demand. 

Luxembourg: megaLab 2025 links vocational training and gender equality

On 20–21 November 2025, more than 800 young people attended megaLab 2025, taking part in hands-on activities and interactive workshops focused on equality and diversity.

Italy: Data-driven coordination to strengthen youth training and labour market inclusion

A memorandum of understanding, signed on 31 October 2025, marked a decisive step towards a more integrated and data-driven public administration. 

Netherlands: career opportunities for VET graduates at Dutch central government