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🔎 How can guidance systems help people navigate learning and work in times of change? Cedefop’s new framework brings together 18 guidelines to strengthen #LifelongGuidance and better connect skills with labour market opportunities across Europe. 🧭 🔗:cedefop.europa.eu/en/publication…

Apprenticeship participation remain below EU targets. The National Apprenticeship Office, set up in 2022, is working to change that. Now developing over 73 programmes to bridge the gap. 🎓 Discover more about Ireland's VET and Skills system 👉cedefop.europa.eu/en/countries/i…

Ireland's VET system, known locally as Further Education and Training (FET). Stands out for its:  ✔️ Flexibility and agility ✔️ Strong collaboration with the labour market ✔️ Deep connections with local communities and inclusiveness

🇮🇪 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know that Ireland's recent VET graduates are among the most employable in Europe? The employment rate for initial VET graduates stands at 89.9%, well above the EU's 82% objective. 💪 Keep reading to learn more 👇 #Ireland #StPatricksDay

📍 Today at the European Parliament🏛️ Cedefop’s Executive Director @JuergenSiebel Siebel joins EU agency leaders at the #EMPL Committee to discuss priorities on #Skills, #VET and Europe’s evolving labour markets. ⏰ 15:00–18:00 CET 🔗multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreamin… @Europarl_EN

It was a pleasure to welcome Executive Vice-President @RoxanaMinzatu to Cedefop 🇪🇺 We discussed Europe’s skills agenda, from #skillsintelligence and #VET to evidence for resilient economies. 🌍 Thank you for your leadership and vision 🙏 🔗 cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/skills… @JuergenSiebel

Today we welcome Executive Vice-President @RoxanaMinzatu to Cedefop 🇪🇺 At a crucial moment for Europe’s skills agenda, we look forward to exchanging on #skillsintelligence, #VET and how evidence can support policies for a resilient and competitive Europe. 🌎🤝 @JuergenSiebel

🚀 The 2026 European Digital Skills Awards are now open! Projects fostering digital skills can apply until 20 March 2026. Don't miss out 👉 digital-skills-jobs.europa.eu/en/latest/news… @EU_Commission @DigitalEU @EU_Social #EDSA26

@ibe_edu 🇪🇸 Spain – A new VET Quality Framework strengthens the country’s commitment to excellence and alignment with societal and labour market needs. 🔗 Read more: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/spain-… 🙌 Thanks to our #ReferNet partners for keeping us updated on national VET actions.

🇵🇱 Poland – Expansion of the graduate tracking system supports evidence‑based development of education and labour market strategies. 🔗 Discover how: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/poland…

In this week’s #VETFrontlines discover how national systems are adapting to labour market changes while ensuring quality. 🇲🇹 Malta – Two projects to better match VET curricula with skills shortages. 🔗cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/malta-… 🔗cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/malta-…

New @Cedefop analysis of online job advertisements across EU Member States suggests that the rise of #generativeAI is accompanied by a notable shift in the composition of #labourdemand with growing signs of renewed interest in #vocational #skills. cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/revers…

@vonderleyen opens the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, saying #skills are key drivers for Europe’s #competitiveness and #socialmodel. We must invest in skills und #jobs at the same time: “Quality jobs are good for businesses, quality jobs are good for Europe.”

💪Strong practical training (70% WBL) powers Bulgaria’s VET system. But adult learning is still a challenge. The system is undergoing major modernisation to boost participation and quality. 💬 Still curious? Comment BULGARIA below!

🇧🇬 Happy National Day, Bulgaria! – Честит национален празник! Did you know that more Bulgarian learners choose VET pathways over general education? 56% of them in 2023➡️Showing the strong national commitment to VET Discover more about Bulgaria's Skills and VET System👇👇

Are you an expert who wants to contribute to strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and resilience and help to shape the future of VET and skills? It's your time to join Cedefop as a remunerated external expert 👉Learn more and Apply Here: cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedef…

🇳🇴 Norway launches new digital services to help Ukrainian refugees integrate faster into the labour market  🔗 Read more: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/norway…

🇮🇸 Iceland Iceland’s updated Next Step platform brings 100+ education pathways, career options and bilingual resources into one place — making it easier for learners to explore VET and plan their future. 🔗 Explore: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/icelan…

Cedefop’s #VETFrontlines recap! 🌍 Explore latest news in VET education and training across Europe 🇧🇪 Brussels – New measures strengthen digital autonomy for job seekers. 🔗 How they’re doing it: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/brusse…

📖Explore more about Estonia's VET system: 🔗Estonia's country report: cedefop.europa.eu/en/country-rep… 🔗 VET in Estonia database: #37" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cedefop.europa.eu/en/tools/key-i… 🔗 Timeline of VET policies in Estonia: cedefop.europa.eu/en/tools/timel… 🔗TSI Project: cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/estoni…

🇪🇪 Palju õnne, Estonia! Estonia’s VET system is lead adaptability to labour‑market . Reflected in its strong workplace integration and for being the first country to work with Cedefop through the EU TSI to boost its future‑skills ecosystem.  #Estonia #VET #Skills #CEDEFOP