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    27
    Jan

    Quality Matters — Strengthening the Quality Assurance of Adult Education and Training

    Organiser: OECD

    This report examines the evolving landscape of adult education and training (AET). It maps existing quality assurance systems across OECD countries and intro­du­ces a framework for com­pa­ri­son. The report also explores how acce­s­si­ble infor­ma­ti­on and guidance can empower learners, the critical role of data infras­truc­tu­re in tracking outcomes, and the unique chal­lenges posed by the rise of digital AET. Drawing on extensive research and case studies, the report offers strategic recom­men­da­ti­ons to streng­then AET systems, ensuring they remain respon­si­ve, and aligned with the needs of both the job market and society.

    Join us for the launch event to watch videos and pre­sen­ta­ti­ons from:

    • El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills
    • Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning at the Lumina Foundation
    • Ricardo Espinoza, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills
    • Simon Broek, Senior Expert at Ockham Institute for Policy Support
    • Kyle Albert, Assistant Research Professor at the George Washington Institute of Public Policy at the George Washington University
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    15:00 – 16:00
    Online
    Webinar
    >Past events

    May

    2027

    May
    18–
    20
    10:00
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Conference

    7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

    Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

    VETNET

    Topics:

    • How do we understand the role of VET in preparing young people for work when labour markets and workplaces are in flux nationally and internationally?
    • Is this changing the nature of VET and VET curricula? Is it raising new questions on work, labour markets and education? What is core to VET that is stable across different contexts?
    • Are systems looking more similar or more different from each other?
    • What are the main factors—such as workplace organisation, changing labour markets, changing enrolment in schools and universities, and the nature of economies that are influencing different aspects of VET provision—such as curriculum, governance, partnerships, enrollment patterns—in different countries?
    • How do we connect better as researchers, and use VET research to build connection?

    Dates and timeline

    • Submission of abstracts: opens 15 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026
    • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026
    • Submission of full paper: 20 February 2027
    • Feedback to your paper: 31 March 2027. You will then have 10 days to make the necessaries changes.
    • Conference: 18-20 May 2027
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