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The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has launched a new Community on Higher Apprenticeships. This group aims to unite members to tackle emerging opportunities and challenges, share ideas and enhance the quality of higher apprenticeships.

The Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining its ambition to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and bolster economic resilience in the EU.

Winter Camp on Vocational Excellence 2025 – A Unique Learning Experience
The first-ever Winter Camp on Vocational Excellence, titled “…and this is how VET saved the (human) world – Learners’ Journey in a CoVE”, will take place from February 10-13, 2025, in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.

As we gear up for another year of activities and events, we reflect on the key steps taken by the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) in 2024 towards fostering quality apprenticeships in Europe.

The Commission has published the 2024 edition of the annual report on intra-EU labour mobility.

A new report by the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network), examines examples of AI applications within PES, exploring how these technologies can enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately better serve jobseekers and employers.

🌿 Join the Conversation on Green Talent & Bioeconomy Innovation in Finland! 🌍
Struggling with labor shortages in the green sector? Looking for innovative recruitment strategies?
On February 4-5, 2025, Finland will host a groundbreaking two-day event in Jyväskylä & Saarijärvi.

The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and clear framework to steer its work, with 3 core areas for action: innovation, decarbonisation and security.

The 2024 EAfA monitoring survey highlights the progress made by members towards the Alliance’s objectives over the past year. Conducted between September and November 2024, the survey collected responses from 138 members across 30 countries.