The online survey is part of a Cedefop study on ‘Deepening on Microcredentials – labour market sector relevance, quality and inclusion’. It will help to build an inventory of how microcredentials are structured, delivered, and recognised. Take part until 27 June 2025!
The call is for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) in the field of Comparing and recognising VET qualifications. Please send the CV and motivation letter of relevant candidates by 25 June 2025 to HR-recruitment@cedefop.europa.eu !
Ready to kick-start your career in an international environment? Cedefop, the EU agency shaping learning and skills for Europe in Thessaloniki, is offering eleven 10-month paid traineeships starting 1 October 2025. Apply by Thursday, 5 June 2025, at 13:00 Greek time (CET+1)!
On the occasion of Poland's Presidency of the EU Council, a detailed report on the Polish VET system has been published. To make VET more attractive, measures include expanding work-based learning, developing flexible learning pathways and aligning qualifications with labour market needs.
Over the last 50 years, the comparison and recognition of vocational qualifications has been a prominent topic for Cedefop. The aim was to facilitate mobility in Europe between VET systems and national labour markets. Learning outcomes and qualifications frameworks are two central keywords here.
The new ReferNet Spotlight focuses on the main features of the Polish VET system as well as on the challenges and policy responses. It was published on the occasion of Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
A policy brief presents initial findings on the use of AI in Europe and its impact on jobs. Six out of ten employees are affected by AI-related changes to their jobs. This underlines the importance of further training, retraining and investment in AI skills.
An overview of vocational education and training initiatives and programmes in Austria in 2023, successful approaches and challenges in the light of European priority setting. All ReferNet country reports on implementing European priorities in VET can be downloaded here:
From West Berlin in 1975 to Thessaloniki since 1995:
Cedefop looks back on 50 years of research, policy advice and European cooperation and plays an important role in shaping and strengthening vocational education and training in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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).
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.
