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Work-based learning: apprenticeships [Lithuania, Malta and Latvia]

This information note examines work based learning in the form of apprenticeships in three member states: Latvia, L ... Show more
This information note examines work based learning in the form of apprenticeships in three member states: Latvia, Lithuania and Malta. Latvia is developing a new apprenticeship-type scheme which was piloted in six vocational schools, beginning in September 2013. In Lithuania, the policy framework supports apprenticeship, but more work needs to be done. Malta is reforming its apprenticeship system in order to increase quality and labour market relevance. Show less

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

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Europe; Latvia; Lithuania ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop information note

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Workforce development; Governance
Perspectives on policy and practice: tapping into the potential of big data for skills policy

This publication has been prepared by the interagency technical vocational education and training (TVET) group on s ... Show more
This publication has been prepared by the interagency technical vocational education and training (TVET) group on skill mismatch in digitised labour markets, to support experts and policy-makers who wish to engage in discussion on the potential of web-based big data for skills policy. It outlines how such data can be used to mitigate labour market challenges, reduce skills mismatches and strengthen the links between the labour market and education and training.
The focus is on overcoming conceptual and practical challenges and limitations, system development and using big data for skills policy in practice. Examples of big data initiatives from around the globe illustrate its potential and provide insight into how big data are already supporting policy-makers in shaping the futures of work and education.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2021

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Labour market; Skills and knowledge; Policy ... [+] Show more
Learning by leaving: placements abroad as a didactic tool in the context of vocational education and training in Europe

'Transnational mobility' has been on Cedefop's work program since 1997 and placements abroad, in the context of voc ... Show more
'Transnational mobility' has been on Cedefop's work program since 1997 and placements abroad, in the context of vocational education and training (VET), are becoming increasingly widespread in Europe. This study, which treats placements abroad in Europe both quantitatively and qualitatively, assesses the European, national and regional scope of activities across Europe. The report contains two main parts: The first part, which aims to provide a better understanding of placements abroad, defines the term, outlines some programs and initiatives, discusses the situation in individual countries and presents four different discourses on the use of placements abroad in VET. They are: as a means for creating cultural understanding; as a means for promoting the free movement of workers in Europe; as an element in the internationalisation of education and training in Europe; and as a method for improving the employability of people. The second part considers theoretical issues and pedagogical implications. Show less

Authors: Kristensen, Soren

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

Date: 2005

Geographic subjects: Great Europe; Denmark; Germany; Netherlands; Sweden; Austria; Finland; France; Belgium; Greece; Iceland; Ireland; Luxembourg; Norway; England; Italy; Portugal; Spain Britain; Europe; Denmark ... [+] Show more Britain">Great Britain; [-] Show less

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop reference series

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Employment; Labour market ... [+] Show more
Skill mismatch: identifying priorities for future research

Cedefop has recently started new research and analysis to provide more insights on skill mismatch issues and proble ... Show more
Cedefop has recently started new research and analysis to provide more insights on skill mismatch issues and problems in Europe. Several new studies are planned to provide policy-makers with new information needed to anticipate and address mismatch. To establish policy-relevant themes for Cedefop’s skill mismatch research in the coming years, experts have been invited to the Centre to share their experience on the most promising research opportunities. Combining the views of experts with careful analysis of relevant academic research has led to five overall research priorities. This working paper gives an overview of these priorities.
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Authors: Loo, Jasper van

Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2009

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop working paper

Subjects: Research; Skills and knowledge; Labour market
Recognition and validation of non-formal and informal learning for VET teachers and trainers in the EU Member States

Validation of non-formal and informal learning is a centrepiece of lifelong learning and has become a priority for ... Show more
Validation of non-formal and informal learning is a centrepiece of lifelong learning and has become a priority for national and European vocational education and training (VET) policies in the last decade. Validation of non-formal and informal learning is not only a political challenge but also an ethical and especially a methodological question: how to measure, how to validate, how to assess. These developments have considerable impact on the professional development of VET teachers and trainers, as they are keys to improving the quality of education and training. This report addresses the role of validation of non-formal and informal learning for enhanced professional recognition of VET teachers' and trainers' competences. It presents the outcomes of a study carried out by Cedefop's training of trainers' network - TTnet. From nine countries, 28 examples are described and analysed in the report. They highlight developments and current practice by describing the aims and outcomes, the processes and methodologies of validation, as well as quality assurance mechanisms put in place.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2007

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

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop panorama series

Subjects: Lifelong learning; Workforce development; Research ... [+] Show more
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
Modernising vocational education and training: fourth report on vocational training research in Europe: synthesis report

Increasing Europe's competitiveness while preserving the European social model, coping with population ageing, redu ... Show more
Increasing Europe's competitiveness while preserving the European social model, coping with population ageing, reducing unemployment, tackling labour market skill needs and shortages, and improving enterprises' economic performance all exert pressures on [vocational education and training] VET, pushing for its modernisation. The search for models of good governance in VET is an effective policy response to the increasing degree of uncertainty for economies and individuals that characterise our times. It allows VET to become more responsive to changing labour market and individual needs and flexible enough to address skills imbalances and shortages. European and national policy has set high expectations for VET modernisation. VET should be an attractive option for young people and adults to foster the acquisition of professional qualifications and their updating throughout working life. Professional competences and skills delivered through VET should be a model of excellence, while being transparent to relevant parties at individual, company and state levels. This fourth report on VET research in Europe analyses the above pressures for VET modernisation. Research, however, also underlines the key role of VET itself in addressing these socioeconomic challenges. VET, therefore, not only reacts to change, but is also a driver of success and competitiveness for European economies and societies. Throughout this publication, Cedefop has gathered evidence of the role VET plays in sustaining economic development, promoting active ageing, ensuring adequate skill supply, supporting corporate innovation capacity, growth and productivity, combating social exclusion and improving social cohesion. Synchronised and modern VET is not only an aim but also a means of addressing the challenges that lie ahead.
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Volume 1 is available in VOCEDplus at TD/IRD 88.433, volume 2 at TD/IRD 88.434 and volume 3 at TD/IRD 88.435. Show less

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

Date: 2009

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop reference series

Subjects: Economics; Employment; Governance ... [+] Show more
Cities in transition: how vocational education and training can help cities become smarter and greener

Cities are key players in mitigating climate change and shaping the green transition via services and through regul ... Show more
Cities are key players in mitigating climate change and shaping the green transition via services and through regulatory competence. Using the smart and green city concept in existing and new urban settings contributes to achieving European Green Deal ambitions. This policy brief reports on a Cedefop skills foresight study which looked at the occupations and skills that help cities become smarter and greener and the role vocational education and training can play in developing them.
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Corporate authors: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

Date: 2022

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop policy brief

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Sustainability; Policy ... [+] Show more
The challenge of e-learning in small enterprises: issues for policy and practice in Europe

This report is based on a small research project conducted on behalf of the European Commission and Cedefop. The pr ... Show more
This report is based on a small research project conducted on behalf of the European Commission and Cedefop. The project’s objective was to undertake a series of case studies and a summary study of the development of e-learning in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in different countries. SMEs play a central role in the European Union, accounting for over 99% of all businesses, but have unfortunately been very slow in adapting to e-learning practices. Various factors - such as globalisation, the flood of information and communications technologies (ICTs), and the building of Europe’s lifelong learning culture - all demand an updating of the SME workforce’s skills and competences. This report seeks to identify good practices in the development and implementation of models for the use of e-learning, and discuss issues associated with them. The results indicate that there is: a missing training culture in SMEs; an ‘e-learning divide’ between white and blue-collar workers; poor content; linguistic issues; costs; and missing support structures. Suggestions made in regard to supporting the development and use of e-learning in SMEs include: possible changes in work organisation; the use of e-learning to support informal learning; development of effective pedagogies and strategies for e-learning in SMEs; and the important role of regions, networks and partnerships. Show less

Authors: Attwell, Graham

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

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Cedefop panorama series

Subjects: Technology; Lifelong learning; Industry ... [+] Show more