EU_Cedefop

🌍 Good health systems are built on skills and the right people. Cedefop data: ~7% of EU job ads, 1.2M professional shortfall. Nearly half of roles need #DigitalSkills. #VET is stepping up. Time to act. #WorldHealthDay

⏰ Last chance! Our Accounting Officer vacancy closes tomorrow, 7 April at 13:00 Greek time 🇬🇷💼 👉Open to Temporary Agents in #EUagencies/joint undertakings (AD6–AD9). 🔗 cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedef… #Cedefop #EUcareers #Vacancy

🇨🇾 Cyprus spotlight: Inclusive #VET in action Adapted vocational pathways helping learners with disabilities build skills & competences - proving #inclusion and competitiveness go hand in hand. 🤝 🔗Read more : cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/inclus… #VET #CyprusPresidency

🚨 Still hiring! Accounting Officer (AD6–AD9) at Cedefop 📊 Core role: financial governance, EU compliance, reporting 🤝 Cross-agency: also serves EIGE 📍 Thessaloniki 📅 Deadline: 7 April 2026 Apply: cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedef… #Cedefop #EUJobs #EUcareers

📢 Still time to apply❗️ Cedefop is looking for a partner in France to join ReferNet, the European VET network. 📅 Deadline: 26 March 2026 🔗 More info: cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedef… #VET #Skills #ReferNet

📬 March newsletter is here! What's driving EU skills policy❓ 🤖 AI impact on jobs  💼 Digital economy hiring trends  📚 New research on learning outcomes  🗓️ Events & opportunities 🔗Get the full insights: cedefop.europa.eu/en/newsletters…

🔎 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👇👇