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There is plenty to gain by becoming a member of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and making a pledge!
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The peer review gathered Latvia’s State Education Quality Service, Ministry of Education and Science, VET institutions, stakeholders and EQAVET members to discuss governance, quality culture, and the impact of change management on VET institutions.
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On 18 June 2024, the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) hosted a webinar to present findings from its report on ‘Trends in PES: Assessment Report on PES Capacity 2023’, covering labour market dynamics, skilling and re-skilling, the Youth Guarantee, and green transitions.
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A new report gathers success factors and best practices of Erasmus+ projects working on digital skills and outreach to vulnerable groups on career pathways offered by vocational education and training (VET).
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Peer reviewers discussed the situation of in-company trainers in Germany, the Quality Assurance of their qualification and how they can be supported to fulfil their important role in the context of the transformation issues (digitalisation, demography, sustainability) in the best possible way
A new report gathers success factors and best practices of Erasmus+ projects working on digital skills and outreach to vulnerable groups on career pathways offered by vocational education and training (VET).
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Held on 17-18 June in Brussels, this year’s European Alliance for Apprenticeships High-Level event brought together experts, practitioners, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss the importance of apprenticeships as a response to labour and skills shortages.
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There is plenty to gain by becoming a member of the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and making a pledge! The EAfA Member Spotlight is a series of interview articles that highlight the hard work of Alliance members and how their pledges contribute to supporting quality and effective apprenticeships.
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The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities.
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Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs have adopted council conclusions on pension adequacy, following the publication of the 2024 Pension Adequacy Report, drafted by the Commission and the Social Protection Committee.