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Strengthening international contacts in VET research
3s signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Research Institute of Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET).
Skills in the light of crisis and times of transition
The European Commission published a Thematic Review on skill shortages and labour market change during the pandemic and in the context of digitalisation and green transition.
Global perspectives on innovative apprenticeship training
The ILO publication examines how innovative apprenticeships prepare people for lifelong learning to keep pace with changes in the labour market.
HE funding systems and the European Universities Initiative
Recently, a study was published on performance-based funding of HE in the EU 27 and how that can be used to support transnational university alliances under the European Universities Initiative.
How can Vocational Education and Training contribute to employment in Europe?
On May 5, 2023, AK Salzburg will host the final conference of the Erasmus+ project QUANTUM which aims to promote the relevance and effectiveness of VET and its contribution to employment in Europe.
Review of the Event: Labour Shortages and Skill Mismatches
“How bad will it get? What can be done?” were the key questions of an international expert discussion on labour shortages and skill mismatches with a keynote by Ken Mayhew organised by 3s.
EXPECT — Sustainable vocational education and training in Spain
In March 2023, the EXPECT project partners met for another Peer Learning Activity (PLA) in Bilbao.
Stakeholder conference: Making All Skills Visible
Register now for the TRANSVAL-EU conference taking place from 24 to 25 May in Stockholm. Policy makers, experts and validation and guidance professionals are invited to discuss future validation practices.
Progress on mutual recognition of qualifications and learning periods abroad
The study for the European Commission on progress and challenges to the automatic mutual recognition of qualifications in the EU and learning periods abroad has been published.
Research conference Transversal Skills for Work and Life
Registration for the research conference of the TRANSVAL-EU project in Paris (18-19 April 2023) is open. Follow the discussion on how to address transversal competences in guidance and validation processes for adult learners.