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Education and training in a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe: draft 2012 joint report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020)

Based on an assessment of progress made in key policy areas in the last three years, this draft Joint Report propos ... Show more
Based on an assessment of progress made in key policy areas in the last three years, this draft Joint Report proposes new working priorities for the period 2012-2014 geared to mobilise education and training to support Europe 2020. The draft Joint Report also sets out a number of options to adjust the governance of ET 2020 to ensure that it contributes to Europe 2020. The Communication is underpinned by two Staff Working Documents. They take stock of the situation in individual countries and key thematic areas and draw on National Reports provided by Member States as well as other information and data.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Governance; Lifelong learning; Equity ... [+] Show more
Report on language management strategies and best practice in European SMEs: the PIMLICO project

This report has been undertaken as the culmination of the PIMLICO survey which was commissioned by the European Com ... Show more
This report has been undertaken as the culmination of the PIMLICO survey which was commissioned by the European Commission Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC). The interviews with the 40 selected small and medium-sized [SME] international companies across 27 [European Union] EU member states were undertaken by a team of selected international researchers whose work provided the essential empirical data for the study. Their field reports of international SME trading activity using languages were collated to provide key insights into how exemplar companies employ language management strategies to improve their performance and particularly their bottom line.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Research; Industry; Language ... [+] Show more
Skills and occupational needs in renewable energy

The renewable energy sector is growing fast: about half of the new electricity-generating capacity added globally i ... Show more
The renewable energy sector is growing fast: about half of the new electricity-generating capacity added globally in 2008 and 2009 came from renewable energy additions. Renewable energy is expected to generate more jobs over the coming years in the energy sector as a whole. Employment in fossil fuel, however, will drop as energy production turns greener. Fast deployment of new capacity at country or regional levels has led to skills shortages in technical occupations such as solar installers and electrical engineers, but also in more general occupations, such as sales and finance specialists, inspectors, auditors and lawyers. An efficient training system for renewable energy must be integrated within overall policies to support the growth of the sector. It must also involve social partners in the design and delivery of training, retraining of workers and draw from a combination of practical and theoretical knowledge. The study brings together the findings from 33 countries. It arises from a joint management agreement between the European Commission and the ILO on knowledge sharing in early identification of skill needs.
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A research brief entitled ‘Investment in renewable energy generates jobs: supply of skilled workforce needs to catch up’ is available for this report. Show less

Corporate authors: International Labour Office. Skills and Employability Department (EMP/SKILLS) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2011

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Knowledge sharing in early identification of skill needs

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Sustainability; Research ... [+] Show more
Mapping report: language and intercultural needs of SMEs in the hospitality and leisure sectors in five European countries

This mapping report is composed of two related chapters and is focused on language, intercultural needs and modes o ... Show more
This mapping report is composed of two related chapters and is focused on language, intercultural needs and modes of delivery for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)in the hospitality and leisure sector. The survey research reveals that many SMEs miss out on orders because of insufficient foreign language skills. Most international organisations use English, the 'lingua franca', as an official language. Moreover, English is taught in many schools as a first foreign language. The English language can therefore be regarded as the lowest common denominator. The aim of the survey, undertaken by five project partners, was to determine the needs of SMEs in the hospitality and leisure sectors concerning training in the areas of language skills and intercultural awareness. Furthermore, the survey inquired about previous experiences and future interest and needs of these SMEs regarding e-Learning.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Germany; Ireland; Poland ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Language; Skills and knowledge; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
Action plan on adult learning: achievements and results 2008-2010

This [document] presents a review of the progress made since September 2007 when the 'Action plan on adult learning ... Show more
This [document] presents a review of the progress made since September 2007 when the 'Action plan on adult learning: it is always a good time to learn' was adopted by the European Commission. The action plan defined five concrete actions which the European Commission and Member States should seek to implement in order to increase participation in and quality of adult learning and develop efficient systems that reach all adults and involve all relevant stakeholders. Both the action plan and the Council Conclusions that endorsed it focused on disadvantaged groups such as low skilled, early school leavers and migrants. In fact their adult learning needs analysis was very far-sighted and highly relevant for today's Europe 2020 strategy.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Adult and community education; Employment; Evaluation ... [+] Show more
Supporting vocational education and training in Europe: the Bruges Communique

On 7 December 2010, European Ministers for vocational education and training (VET), the European Social Partners an ... Show more
On 7 December 2010, European Ministers for vocational education and training (VET), the European Social Partners and the European Commission adopted the Bruges Communique on enhanced European cooperation in VET for 2011-2020. The communique defines common objectives for 2020 and an action plan for the coming years, combining national measures with European support. This document introduces the context for this cooperation, the challenges to be met and the goals for the coming years.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: General publication

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Policy; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
Effects of mobility on the skills and employability of students and the internationalisation of higher education institutions

The Erasmus Programme is a European Union (EU) student exchange programme that aims to boost skills and employabili ... Show more
The Erasmus Programme is a European Union (EU) student exchange programme that aims to boost skills and employability, as well as modernise education, training, and youth work. The Erasmus Impact Study (EIS) aims to answer two major questions. Firstly, it analyses the effects of Erasmus student mobility in relation to studies and placements on individual skills enhancement, employability and institutional development. Secondly, it examines the effects of Erasmus teaching assignments/staff training on individual competences, personality traits and attitudes, as well as the programme's impact on the internationalisation of higher education institutions (HEIs).
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Employment; Skills and knowledge; Students ... [+] Show more
Education and training for a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe: analysis of the implementation of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020): country analysis

The Commission Communication on the draft 2012 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation ... Show more
The Commission Communication on the draft 2012 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET 2020) is accompanied by two Staff Working Documents (SWDs). While the other SWD examines the progress made in the implementation of ET2020 from a thematic, cross-country perspective, the present SWD examines the progress made at national level towards the ET 2020 objectives on a country-by-country basis.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria ... [+] Show more Republic">Czech Republic; Britain">Great Britain; [-] Show less

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Governance; Lifelong learning; Equity ... [+] Show more
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Youth Opportunities Initiative

Currently, more than five million young people in the European Union (EU) are unemployed. It is becoming harder for ... Show more
Currently, more than five million young people in the European Union (EU) are unemployed. It is becoming harder for young people to find work and some are deciding to either prolong their studies or going back to study. This could be a positive move for the future if the right skills are acquired. However, a large number of young people are neither working nor studying. The European Commission is proposing a Youth Opportunities Initiative to target those young people not in employment, education or training. Although most of the work will need to be done by the Member States, the EU can provide a supporting role through review of policies and performance and by providing financial support to national and cross-border initiatives. This report outlines the initiative's first steps in supporting skills development and school-to-work transitions. Show less

Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Youth; Employment; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
Commission staff working paper impact assessment accompanying document to the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications and regulation on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system

Mobility of professionals is currently low in the European Union (EU): 10 per cent of EU citizens have worked abroa ... Show more
Mobility of professionals is currently low in the European Union (EU): 10 per cent of EU citizens have worked abroad. Between 2007 and 2010, Member States took decisions on approximately 105 000 requests for recognition. However, according to a Eurobarometer survey from 20103, 28 per cent of EU citizens are actually considering working abroad. These figures show a clear potential for greater mobility. Risk of increasing unemployment in some Member States will be a further driver for such mobility between economies in the Member States. From an economic point of view, mobility within regulated professions concerns mainly the health sector (representing 9.5 per cent of the [gross domestic product] GDP in the European Union), the construction sector (representing 7 per cent of the GDP in the EU), business services, the education sector (notably teachers), trade, transport and tourism. Efficient recognition of qualifications between Member States could bring additional flexibility to the labour markets: enhanced mobility of skilled workforce has the potential to contribute to the alleviation of forthcoming shortages of workforce in Member States. The Professional Qualifications Directive of 2005 consolidates a system of mutual recognition which was initially based on 15 Directives in this area. The need for a modernisation is supported by the outcome of an internal evaluation of the Directive which the Commission services conducted and published in July 2011. It has also been highlighted as a priority in the EU Citizenship Report 20109 and the New skills for new jobs initiative of the Commission. The purpose of this impact assessment (IA) is to provide analytical input for further action of the European Commission.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: European Commission staff working paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Employment; Labour market ... [+] Show more