Validation and Recognition of Competences in Focus

At an event hosted by the Upper Austrian Chamber of Labour, current developments in the recognition and validation of competences acquired outside the formal context were at the centre of discussion.

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The role of public funding in financing adult learning

How can adult learning be financed sustainably? A European conference discussed instruments of public (co-)funding and new insights from Cedefop.

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Talking about adult learning – the dis­cur­si­ve power of national skills strategies

At the ESREA 2025 Conference in Prague, 3s explored how dialogue within national skills strategies shapes cooperation, trust, and policy coherence in adult learning.

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Quality, Trust and Cooperation: European Peer Learning Activity on Micro-credentials

A European peer learning event explored success factors and challenges in quality assurance and stakeholder engagement in the development of micro-credentials.

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Evaluation confirms strong impact of FEAD support

The European Commission’s final evaluation of FEAD shows lasting benefits for millions of disadvantaged people across the EU.

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Cedefop Conference Explores the Impact of Learning Outcomes on Teaching and Learning in VET

Experts and stakeholders gathered to debate how the use of learning outcomes shapes teaching and learning, with three 3s members actively contributing to the event.

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Join us for the Skills2Capabilities final conference

From 13-14 November, we will meet a at the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht (NL) to discuss insights from our project and input from the research community with policy-makers and practitioners.

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Exploring National Skills Strategies in Times of Transition

At this year’s VETNET-Europe Crossing Boundaries Conference in Palma de Mallorca, 3s presented new research from the Horizon Europe project Skills2Capabilities.

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Take Part in a European Online-Survey on Microcredentials

3s invites you, on behalf of Cedefop, to participate in a survey aimed at collecting expert input on existing microcredentials.

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Online Workshop Explores Next Steps for Individual Learning Accounts in Europe

This workshop on ILAs gathered experts from 12 EU countries to exchange insights on governance, outreach, and quality assurance for sustainable ILA systems.

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