The ReferNet Germany information service "VET news international" provides twice a month an overview of publications and links to recent developments and initiatives.
On 20-21 November 2024, the ReferNet partners from 29 European countries met at Cedefop. The meeting focused on discussions about current VET policy developments and the joint work programme for 2025.
On the occasion of Hungary's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an up-to-date report on the Hungarian VET system has been published by Cedefop with ReferNet. It focuses on the main features of the system as well as on challenges and policy measures.
Based on 2023 Spotlights on VET, this brochure provides a concise overview of the VET system in each country of the EU, Iceland and Norway. Next to a system chart, it outlines key features of VET as well as challenges and policy responses on two pages per country.
The Cedefop ReferNet database with detailed information on VET systems in the EU, Iceland and Norway, has been updated. It is worth taking a look at the diagrams, as they provide an excellent overview of the variety of systems in Europe; generate reports or compare by country and topic!
An overview of vocational education and training initiatives and programmes in Germany in 2023, successful approaches and challenges from the perspective of European priority setting.
In times of societal transformation, the interplay between the labour market and VET faces major challenges. The new issue of BWP asks how vocational education and training can keep up with the pace of transformation and offer attractive development pathways.
The number of applications for recognition of foreign professional qualifications continues to rise. The Report on the Recognition Act 2023 (now available in English) provides information on current developments in Germany and addresses both achievements and challenges.
Using the information provided by ReferNet partners in the online tool Timeline of VET policies, Cedefop has compiled short country reports with a selection of VET policy measures implementing European priorities in 2020-22.
Exploring ways to increase the visibility of VET was a key topic at the 2024 ReferNet Partnership Forum mid-May in Zagreb. The meeting was organised alongside the WorldSkills Croatia competition so the participants experienced the positive dynamics and impact of such skills competitions on VET.
To mark the end of the European Year of Skills, Cedefop invites press and media to an online event on 31 May 2024 to highlight the importance of skills for Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. If you are interested, you can register by email.
On the occasion of Belgium's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an up-to-date report on the Belgian VET system has been published by Cedefop with ReferNet. It focuses on the main features of the system as well as on challenges and policy measures.
This new online tool is a rich source of information on policies and initiatives in the field of VET and lifelong learning in the EU, Iceland and Norway. Cedefop has now published the data provided by ReferNet in 2023.
BIBB will again be a partner of Cedefop in the ReferNet network for the next 4 years. Following a successful application, the ReferNet team at BIBB will continue to report on VET policy developments in Germany and provide information on European initiatives.
