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It is vital that peoples' skill bases are constantly renewed at all stages of their lives so they can handle the challenges and evolving technologies of today and the future. While this means that high-quality primary, secondary and tertiary education remain as crucial as ever, ongoing vocational training and learning outside of traditional classrooms are increasingly more important. The European Union has decided for the first time to integrate all of the Union's educational and vocational training initiatives under a single umbrella, the Lifelong Learning Programme. With funding of nearly seven million euros between 2007 and 2013, the overarching programme represents a significant investment in Europe's future.