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Identification of skill needs: projects and actions for Greece - a review

This review describes recent activities and projects in identifying skill requirements in Greece. Results suggest t ... Show more
This review describes recent activities and projects in identifying skill requirements in Greece. Results suggest that problems of skill mismatch are mainly due to a deficit in demand for skilled labour rather than a deficit in supply of skills. Most Greek firms - mainly small businesses - are not open to new developments and or developing their employees’ skills. This is a challenge for policy to support training, to foster openness to cope with new challenges, raise awareness of the importance of training and skills and make use of the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies. Much more research is needed in Greece on skill needs, mismatch in labour markets and skill acquisition of target groups - and above all on transferring research findings into policy and practice. The contents are: The Greek education and training system and the Greek labour market: some facts; Organisations in Greece actively involved in identification of skill needs; Identification of skill needs - activities; Identification of future skills requirements - action taken by international European bodies; Conclusions - policy implications.
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Authors: Karasiotou, Pavlina

Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Europe; Greece

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop panorama series

Subjects: Statistics; Skills and knowledge; Labour market ... [+] Show more
Global inventory of regional and national qualifications frameworks: volume one: thematic chapters

The underlying premise of the Inventory follows from the goal of monitoring and characterizing the development of [ ... Show more
The underlying premise of the Inventory follows from the goal of monitoring and characterizing the development of [national qualifications frameworks] NQFs as implemented by member states. The Inventory involves both a mapping of global qualification reforms and thematic chapters that discuss key trends and policy issues emerging from qualifications framework reforms and development. This Inventory provides a broad overview of the status and scope of qualifications frameworks internationally as at the end of 2014. It includes the NQFs of 86 countries and seven regional qualifications frameworks (RQFs). The Inventory acts as an observatory of progress and achievement of NQF goals through country case studies. Specifically, the case studies look at the main policy objectives, stakeholder involvement, the framework adopted for implementation, the focus on learning outcomes and the use of level descriptors. They also consider the ways in which the validation of non-formal learning is considered (if any), and how these link to the NQF. The case studies finish with important lessons and future plans.
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Chapters in this volume are: Chapter 1: Between communication and transformation: the impact of European national qualifications frameworks; Chapter 2: Links between NQFs and validation of non-formal and informal learning; Chapter 3: NQF links with informal sector skills development; Chapter 4: NQFs and reforming qualifications; Chapter 5: Changing legal and institutional arrangements as a consequence of qualifications systems reforms; and Chapter 6: Developing world reference levels of learning outcomes: potential and challenges. Show less

Corporate authors: UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Europe; Africa; Asia ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Global inventory of regional and national qualifications frameworks

Subjects: Qualifications; Governance; Pathways ... [+] Show more
Vocational education and training in Luxembourg: short description

Luxembourg's vocational education and training (VET) is highly differentiated. Apprenticeships and school-based VET ... Show more
Luxembourg's vocational education and training (VET) is highly differentiated. Apprenticeships and school-based VET coexist. While some features may seem similar to those in other countries, taking a closer look is important to understand national concepts and terms. Luxembourg's education and training system reflects its geographic and socioeconomic context: its small size, the close ties with its neighbours, its multilingual nature and high share of foreign nationals, and the well-established cooperation with social partners. Recently implemented reform has strengthened the links to the labour market and brought about a shift towards competence-based and modular vocational programmes. The implementation of this reform has also revealed weaknesses in the system; evaluation of the reform will provide stakeholders with evidence of a need for further changes. By providing an insight into its main features and highlighting related policy developments and challenges, this short description contributes to better understanding of VET in Luxembourg.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Luxembourg; Europe

Resource type: Country information

Series name: Cedefop information series

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Governance ... [+] Show more
Vocational education and training in Lithuania: short description

As one of the fastest growing economies of Europe, Lithuania considers investment in human resources paramount. Thi ... Show more
As one of the fastest growing economies of Europe, Lithuania considers investment in human resources paramount. This requires making [initial vocational education and training] IVET more attractive to young people and, despite high educational attainment levels, encouraging more adults to develop their skills further. Improved vocational guidance, more professional development opportunities for [vocational education and training] VET teachers and more attention to quality assurance are some of the current priorities. Although mainly school-based, IVET includes some forms of work-based learning. Apprenticeship-type training exists but is not yet very strong. The intention to include non-formally acquired qualifications in the Lithuanian qualifications framework and use of European Structural Fund support are expected to help strengthen work-based learning routes.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Lithuania; Europe

Resource type: Country information

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Youth; Workforce development ... [+] Show more
Spotlight on VET: Bulgaria 2013/14

This paper focuses on some of the main aspects of vocational education and training (VET) in Bulgaria. It provides ... Show more
This paper focuses on some of the main aspects of vocational education and training (VET) in Bulgaria. It provides an outline of the structure and characteristics of the training system and the challenges it faces. The paper includes a chart of the Bulgarian education system and some education and training figures. Show less

Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Bulgaria; Europe

Resource type: Country information

Series name: Spotlight on VET

Subjects: Governance; Statistics; Vocational education and training
Analysis and overview of national qualifications framework developments in European countries: annual report 2014

In 2014, political commitment and technical work towards developing and implementing national qualifications framew ... Show more
In 2014, political commitment and technical work towards developing and implementing national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) across Europe was strengthened. Cedefop's fifth annual report and analysis on European NQF developments confirms that qualifications frameworks are a key tool for improving transparency and comparability of qualifications at national and international levels. Evidence shows that frameworks increasingly trigger reforms and are used to support incremental changes in education and training. Although still uneven across countries and sectors, NQFs have strengthened the implementation of learning outcomes approaches and have brought together stakeholders from different sectors of education, training and employment in renewal and development of new qualifications, for example at [European qualification framework] EQF level 5. More countries are opening up their NQFs to qualifications outside the formal, public system of qualifications, such as those awarded by non-formal and private institutions, and strengthening the links to arrangements for validating non-formal and informal learning. The progress made on NQFs has made it possible for more countries to complete their linking to the EQF; 23 countries had linked their national qualifications levels to EQF levels by December 2014.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Europe; Austria; Belgium ... [+] Show more Liechtenstein; Britain">Great Britain; Ireland">Northern Ireland; [-] Show less

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop working paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Governance; Vocational education and training
Vocational education and training in Slovakia: short description

This publication aims to contribute to better understanding of vocational education and training (VET) in Slovakia, ... Show more
This publication aims to contribute to better understanding of vocational education and training (VET) in Slovakia, providing an insight into its main features and highlighting recent VET policy developments. The Slovak economy is largely driven by manufacturing and could benefit from more diversification to make it less sensitive to economic shocks and more skill-intensive jobs, encouraging innovation. VET has traditionally played a strong role, responsible for around two-thirds of graduates at upper secondary level. But qualifications do not always match labour market needs. A 'dual' VET scheme was introduced in 2015-16 as one way to address mismatch. First results show greater involvement of employers in VET: it is now in their interest to attract learners and to deliver job-relevant training. The government also intends to promote VET at higher levels to make it more attractive.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2016

Geographic subjects: Slovakia; Europe

Resource type: Country information

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Finance ... [+] Show more
Fourth Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on Apprenticeships: the role and use of apprenticeships in upskilling and reskilling adults

In October 2022, Cedefop organised the fourth Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on Apprenticeships, engaging all EU-27 co ... Show more
In October 2022, Cedefop organised the fourth Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on Apprenticeships, engaging all EU-27 countries, with a tripartite composition, including representatives of governments and social partners from each Member State. The focus and scope of the policy forum was on regulatory frameworks, policies and practices in the Member States regarding the role and use of upskilling and reskilling of low-skilled adults. Participation was by invitation only.
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The available documents and presentations are: (1) Draft programme; (2) Day 1 plenary on Finland - Apprenticeship as a flexible opportunity for continuous learning: how the system works in Finland for underrepresented groups and all adults / Riikka Vacker; (3) Day 1 plenary on France - Apprenticeships for adults through the professionalisation contract / Christine Schmitt; (4) Day 1 workshop A on Denmark - Apprenticeship schemes for adults in Denmark / Torben Schuster; (5) Day 1 workshop B on Lithuania - How do companies see and use apprenticeship training for low-skilled adults? / Marius Ablacinskas; (6) Day 2 plenary on Austria - Apprenticeship and asylum: key facts on Austria / Oliver Gruber; (7) Day 2 plenary on Ireland - Apprenticeships: adapting for a green economy: an Irish perspective on reskilling and upskilling for a green economy / Brian Nolan; (8) Day 2 workshop A on Germany - Apprenticeship to support the inclusion of adult migrants or refugees in the labour market: government and trade union perspectives / Isabelle Le Mouillour; (9) Day 2 workshop B on Sweden - Adults' skills development in the Swedish solar energy sector / Par Lundstrom; and (10) Summary of outcomes. Show less

Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Conference name: Policy Learning Forum on Apprenticeships

Date: 2022

Geographic subjects: Europe; Finland; France ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Vocational education and training; Industry ... [+] Show more
Analysis and overview of NQF developments in European countries

Cedefop's fourth annual report on developments in national qualification frameworks (NQFs) in Europe confirms that ... Show more
Cedefop's fourth annual report on developments in national qualification frameworks (NQFs) in Europe confirms that these frameworks are considered a key way of making qualifications easier to understand and compare within and between countries. It has also found that such frameworks are increasingly used to encourage changes in education and training. For instance, during 2012 some national qualifications frameworks opened up to include qualifications awarded outside the formal public system. Most of the 36 countries working together on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - the 27 EU Member States, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey - have now agreed on the overall structure of their national frameworks. In addition to the fully operational frameworks in France, Ireland, Malta and the UK, 10 more countries are now entering an early operational phase. The 2012 overview shows that NQFs increasingly interact with and link to arrangements for validating non-formal and informal learning. The recent (December) Council recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning invites Member States to put in place validation arrangements which are linked to NQFs and in line with the EQF, by 2018. The progress made on NQFs has made it possible for more countries to complete their link to the EQF; 16 countries had linked their national qualifications levels to EQF levels by December 2012.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Europe; Austria; Belgium ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop working paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Governance; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
Globalisation opportunities for VET: how European and international initiatives help in renewing vocational education and training in European countries

In a highly competitive global landscape, occupations are transformed, new jobs are created and the skills needed f ... Show more
In a highly competitive global landscape, occupations are transformed, new jobs are created and the skills needed for the labour market are constantly changing. European countries are looking at redefining VET to respond promptly to such challenges and take advantage of the opportunities ahead. They are reforming to modernise their VET systems and strengthen the relevance of their national qualifications in an international context. This publication explores national responses to globalisation in 15 countries - 14 European Union (EU) Member States (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, France, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Finland, Scotland [as a country of the UK]), and Switzerland - and five economic sectors - road transport and logistics, hospitality, automotive manufacturing, information and communication technology and health care. It aims to understand how European and international initiatives help VET renewal across Europe. It shows how countries' reactions are embedded in their national traditions but also depend on their interactions with European, sectoral and multinational players that provide training and award qualifications.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2018

Geographic subjects: Europe; Bulgaria; Czech Republic ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop research paper

Subjects: Globalisation; Vocational education and training; Industry ... [+] Show more