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ReferNet is a European information network for vocational education and training (VET).

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

VET News - October 2024

The ReferNet Germany information service "VET news international" provides twice a month an overview of publications and links to recent developments and initiatives.

VET News International
Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Spotlight compilation 2024

Based on 2023 Spotlights on VET, this brochure provides a concise overview of the VET system in each country of the EU, Iceland and Norway. Next to a system chart, it outlines key features of VET as well as challenges and policy responses on two pages per country.

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

VET in Europe tool updated

The Cedefop ReferNet database with detailed information on VET systems in the EU, Iceland and Norway, has been updated. It is worth taking a look at the diagrams, as they provide an excellent overview of the variety of systems in Europe; generate reports or compare by country and topic!

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

VET policy brief Germany 2024

An overview of vocational education and training initiatives and programmes in Germany in 2023, successful approaches and challenges from the perspective of European priority setting.

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Monday, 12 August 2024

Labour market and VET

In times of societal transformation, the interplay between the labour market and VET faces major challenges. The new issue of BWP asks how vocational education and training can keep up with the pace of transformation and offer attractive development pathways.

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Thursday, 25 July 2024

Recognition of qualifications

The number of applications for recognition of foreign professional qualifications continues to rise. The Report on the Recognition Act 2023 (now available in English) provides information on current developments in Germany and addresses both achievements and challenges.

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

VET policy briefs 2020-22

Using the information provided by ReferNet partners in the online tool Timeline of VET policies, Cedefop has compiled short country reports with a selection of VET policy measures implementing European priorities in 2020-22.

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Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Benefits of skills competitions

Exploring ways to increase the visibility of VET was a key topic at the 2024 ReferNet Partnership Forum mid-May in Zagreb. The meeting was organised alongside the WorldSkills Croatia competition so the participants experienced the positive dynamics and impact of such skills competitions on VET.

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Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Cedefop press event

To mark the end of the European Year of Skills, Cedefop invites press and media to an online event on 31 May 2024 to highlight the importance of skills for Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. If you are interested, you can register by email.

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Wednesday, 20 March 2024

VET in Belgium

On the occasion of Belgium's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an up-to-date report on the Belgian VET system has been published by Cedefop with ReferNet. It focuses on the main features of the system as well as on challenges and policy measures.

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Spotlight compilation 2024

provides a concise overview for 2023 with a system chart and key features of VET in each country of the EU, Iceland and Norway.

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VET in Europe online 2023

The Cedefop ReferNet database is the main source of information on VET systems in the EU, Iceland and Norway. It includes diagrammes, generates reports and allows comparing by country and theme. The 2023 update is now online.

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Spotlight on VET Germany 2023

describes the German VET system. It outlines the key features as well as the challenges and policy responses, e.g. an attractive VET for all and how to deal with the challenges of digitalisation and the commitment to sustainability.

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VET policy brief 2024

An overview of vocational education and training initiatives and programmes in Germany in 2023, successful approaches and challenges from the perspective of European priority setting.

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Green skills anticipation

What skills and occupations are needed for the green transition? In this compilation by ReferNet Germany, projects forecasting future skills needs are briefly presented. They are an important basis for securing the qualification profiles needed in the future on the labour market.

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Early leaving from VET

This article presents the concept of dropping out of VET and the situation in Germany based on two indicators. Further, the focus is on the preventive measures in place to prevent drop-out as well as factors that can lead to early leaving from VET. The impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic conclude the report.

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Thematic Perspective 2021

How can professional development help in-company trainers and VET school teachers adapt to the new demands of digitalisation, diversity and environmental crisis, and acquire the necessary skills? This report focuses on Germany.

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Report VET in Germany 2020

gives an overview of the vocational educational and training (VET) system in Germany: external factors influencing VET; providing VET in a lifelong learning perspective; shaping VET qualifications and promoting participation in VET.

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Spotlight on VET Germany 2020

describes the German VET system. It outlines the key features as well as the challenges and policy responses, e.g. an attractive VET for all and how to deal with the challenges of digitalisation and the commitment to sustainability.

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Thematic Perspective 2020

focuses on the responsiveness of the German VET system to the challenges of digitalisation, AI and the future of work. What are the policy strategies and initiatives to modernise VET and how can digital technologies and media support learning practices?

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Thematic Perspective 2019

presents enablers and disablers of international long-term mobility of apprentices, with regard to: German framework conditions (Chapter 1), the VET system (Chapter 2) as well as practical implementation (Chapter 3).

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VET in Germany Report 2018

gives an overview of the vocational educational and training (VET) system in Germany: external factors influencing VET; providing VET in a lifelong learning perspective; shaping VET qualifications and promoting participation in VET.

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