On 3–4 December 2025, EU-OSHA hosted its #HealthyWorkplacesSummit on safety and health in the digital age at the Euskalduna Bilbao Conference Centre , bringing together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to address how #digitalisation is reshaping occupational safety and health across Europe. The Summit opened with a welcome by William Cockburn, EU-OSHA Executive Director, followed by

Following the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the first Water Resilience Forum convened policymakers, VET providers, scientists, industry leaders and civil society in Brussels to chart a credible path towards a water‑resilient European Union by 2050. Europe is facing mounting pressures from water scarcity, declining water quality and climate‑related risks that directly affect

On December 10th, 2025, EfVET held a workshop during Lifelong Learning Week 2025, in Brussels. With more 15 participants from across Europe, the session provided a valuable platform for engaging Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers in the micro-credentials sector by showcasing different approaches to micro-credentials as a complement that providers can use to tailor training opportunities.  The workshop aimed to address the challenges inherent to the implementation of micro-credentials in VET systems, and to showcase

Today, EfVET joins the global community in marking the International Day of People with Disabilities, reaffirming our commitment to an inclusive VET ecosystem where every learner can thrive. This year’s theme — “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress” — resonates deeply with our mission. Ensuring real inclusion means not only recognising the diversity of

On Tuesday 25 November, the DigiEduHack 2025 Main Stage — a flagship event for digital education in Europe took place in Brussels. Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen from the European Commission opened the stage stressing that critical thinking is foundational to a safe digital future. She linked digital agency with the ability to make informed choices —

The ENNEPlus Eco-Digithon is officially starting its 2nd edition, launching a new European cycle where VET students, teachers, and partners will collaborate to design eco-innovative solutions to real community challenges. After the success of the first edition, this new round will once again bring together VET centres, companies, policy-makers, and experts across Europe to work

The 13th edition of DO YOUR MOB, an international event dedicated to the future of learning mobility. The event, promoted by Scuola Centrale Formazione, anticipates the celebration of the institution’s 50th anniversary with three days of discussion and visions for the future. This year’s theme “Talent and Internationalisation: The Future of Learning Mobility,” focus on

Launched in January 2023 and funded by the Horizon Europe programme, Skills2Capabilities aims to understand how skill systems can evolve to assist individuals in navigating transitions between jobs, employers, or sectors, thereby mitigating skill mismatches. On 13-14 November 2025, the final conference of the project took place in Maastricht, with the aim of showcasing the

The EfVET Secretary-General Valentina Chanina carried out a mission to Estonia, combining direct engagement with leading vocational education providers and participation in the EfVET Estonian National Board meeting. This dual approach enabled EfVET to gather operational insights from the grassroots level while contributing to strategic discussions shaping the future of Estonian VET. Visit to Pärnumaa

EfVET attended All Digital Policy Debate in Brussels to reflect on how the EU funding can work for digital inclusion. As the European Union is preparing its next Multiannual Financial Framework, digital inclusion becomes a priority factor for competitiveness, wellbeing and equity, as still, 44% of Europeans lack basic digital skills, which translates into exclusion.  Digital inclusion reflection: The

  MICROIDEA partners gathered for the 4th in person meeting and 2nd international Conference, hosted by Dom Spain and Reus Chamber of Commerce, respectively, between 12 and 14 of November, 2025.  Held in Reus (ES), MICROIDEA in person meeting was an opportunity for partners to dive into the pilots that are being carried out in Cyprus, Greece and Spain aimed to validate

During the 34th EfVET Annual Conference, “Wellbeing in a Digitalised World – Crafting the Future of VET 2035”, EfVET presented the MiCrES project in Fátima (Portugal). The roundtable addressed the strategic role of micro-credentials in strengthening workforce development and enhancing quality assurance across Higher Education and VET systems. On 23 October, the EfVET roundtable offered

At the 34th EfVET Annual Conference, the roundtable on PoVE Water Scale-up brought the water sector’s future into sharp focus. Against the broader conference theme — building a human-centred VET ecosystem in an increasingly digital world — the session positioned water excellence as a strategic lever for Europe’s competitiveness and sustainability. The project teams presented

EfVET was delighted to join the European Education and Skills Summit 2025, the EU’s flagship gathering for education, training and labour market stakeholders. Hosted by Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu, the Summit brought together leaders from across Europe to reflect on the future of skills, competitiveness and social cohesion. Read the full report here Represented by Dr. Arja Flinkman

On 5 November, EfVET participated in the workshop “Empowering Futures: Boosting VET and ALE Attractiveness Across Regions” organised by the European Association of Regional and Local Authorities for lifelong learning (EARLALL), GO! Education of the Flemish Community and the Crescendo CVO training centre in Mechelen (Belgium).  The workshop aimed to reimagine the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Adult Learning and Education (ALE) not

🌍💡 We are officially launching DigiCraft 5.0! A new Erasmus Plus initiative designed to redefine Vocational Education and Training (VET) by connecting craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Its main goal is very clear: empower VET institutions, teachers, learners, artisans, and job seekers with the skills of tomorrow — through a new generation of training that merges

A big thank you to Savvas Learning Company for their generous support and participation in the EfVET Conference 2025 last week.  Savvas representatives Tracy Springer and Pierre Atallah welcomed many of the 400 participants – from TVET practitioners to mobility providers – to the Savvas stand, where they showcased the company’s mission and innovative learning

Back in April, we shared the Explainable AI (XAI) Report, created by our dedicated XAI squad (online working group). Now, we’re excited to announce that this report has been officially published by the European Union, giving it a much wider reach!  The report dives into key questions, including:  🔹 Why explainability of AI systems in

The ENNEPlus project invites all EfVET members / VET schools to be part of the next Eco-Digithon — an international challenge where VET students and teachers design digital solutions for real environmental and social challenges.  Building on the success of the 1st national editions in Austria, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, with over 30 applications and

34th EfVET Annual Conference in Fátima empowers VET providers to act on well-being in the digital world  [Fátima, Portugal – 25.10.2025] The 2025 Annual EfVET Conference, titled “Well-Being in a Digitalised World: Crafting the Future of VET 2035” wrapped up on 25 October, reinstating the commitment of all participants to take action on well-being in today’s increasingly

The EfVET Youth Conference 2025 once again brought together young learners from across Europe to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and contribute their perspectives to the future of vocational education and training. Building on the success of the 2024 edition in the Netherlands, this year’s Youth Conference took place alongside the EfVET Annual Conference

EfVET 2025 Annual Conference kicks off in Fátima (Portugal) [Fátima, Portugal – 22.10.2025] The 2025 Annual EfVET Conference, titled “Well-Being in a Digitalised World: Crafting the Future of VET 2035” has just kicked off today in Fátima (Portugal). The five-day event will convene around 450 participants – policymakers, educators, researchers, industry representatives and young learners – to

The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek / #EWCR2025) once again brought together regional and local actors, VET providers, and EU networks to exchange ideas and share solutions to Europe’s evolving social and labour challenges. EfVET actively participated in two days of sessions that reflected its commitment to advancing skills development, inclusion, and equality

As the world marks World Food Day 2025, calling for global collaboration to build a sustainable and food-secure future, the I-RESTART project, in which EfVET is part of, exemplifies this shared ambition. The project’s third annual meeting took place in Wageningen (NL) between October 8th and 9th, 2025, bringing together partners from 11 countries to

All MOSAIC partners were gathered in Albena (BG) for the 4th Transnational Partners’ Meeting, held between 17th and 19th of September 2026 and hosted by CCI Dobrich.  MOSAIC is a CoVEs initiative and the first of its kind to foster Vocational Excellence in the Arts & Crafts sector with its innovative outcomes and results!  Mostly

EfVET was present in Prague (CZ) between September 22nd and 26th 2025 with a two-folded purpose: to attend CYANOTYPES Project Meeting and to participate in the Creative Skills Week (CSW) 2025.   Co-organised with EIT CUlture & Creativity, the Creative Pact for Skills, SACCORD and CYANOTYPES, under the theme “Create. Transform. Regenerate”, the CSW 2025 was

From 30 September to 2 October 2025, Brussels hosted two major events organised by EVBB – European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training: the EU Policy Camp and the Annual Conference, providing complementary spaces for discussion, networking, and policy shaping in Vocational Education and Training (VET). Policy Camp – Co-Creation and Open Schooling The Policy

On 30th of September, the TT kicked off with the webinar “Introducing a New Era”, bringing together 20+ members to: ✅ Meet the new team of Coordinators and their strategic plans ✅ Discuss the results of a micro-survey launched at the beginning of September (which allowed to identify key priorities for the TT, such as networking, mobility processes, cooperation with

How can VET align with Industry to close skills gaps? Barcelona is testing a bold answer: VET centres have been re-organised vertically by the city’s main economic sectors, with each centre mapping its key companies and their wider ecosystem as strategic partners. The result is a living system that connects VET and companies, tackling skills gaps together while keeping

Nanjing/Qidong, China – September 14–20, 2025 The 5th Innovation Fair Sino-European Business Development Conference brought together leading figures in vocational education and industry from across Europe and China. Among the key participants were the coordinators of EfVET’s thematic team “Global VET”: Heidi Jokinen (KPEDU, Finland), Martin Huizinga (Zadkine, Netherlands), and Oscar Prat van Thiel (World

On 26 September, EfVET participated in the final conference of the META-Competences for International Working Environments (META-COIN) project in Brussels. The conference aimed to present the results of the META-COIN project and explore the role of meta-skills in addressing the challenges of rapidly evolving professional environments, with insights on how learners and workers can adapt,

The Board Meeting brings together EfVET Board representatives to discuss strategic areas and key priorities before the EfVET Annual Conference and the General Assembly which will be held from 22 to 25 October in Fatima, Portugal.  The Board brings together 18 National Representatives and the 6 Executive Management Team (EMT) members to discuss key priorities

EfVET participated in the All Digital Summit, held in Malta from 10 to 12 September 2025, under the theme “Educated Digital Citizens: Empowering Connected Generations.”   The Summit brought together policymakers, educators, researchers, and civil society representatives to discuss digital education, skills development, and the role of citizens in a connected society.  The opening session

Yesterday EfVET participated in the 2025 eucen policy talks titled “Towards the 2030 Headline Targets for the European Pillar of Social Rights: The Role of University Lifelong Learning”. The closed-door meeting featured the participation of civil society and EU policymakers to discuss the role of University Lifelong Learning (ULLL) in achieving the European Union’s ambitious

EfVET has been actively participating at the All Digital Summit 2025, demonstrating how Vocational Education and Training fosters innovation, sustainability, and the development of future skills.  Multiplier Event: ENNEPlus – Enhancing VET National Networks through Eco-innovation  Together with Altheo Valentini, CEO of Egina, Martina Marcassa, Deputy Head of Projects at All Digital and Ylenia Cariani,

At All Digital Summit 2025, EfVET’s President, Joachim James Calleja, delivered a keynote speech on “Levelling the field: How education’s excellence is being redefined by the digital revolution.”  In his speech, Prof. Calleja explored how the digital transformation is reshaping the future of education, tearing apart traditional methods and recognising the value of practical, work-based, and

At UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, from 2 to 5 September 2025, the digital learning week 2025 welcomed a 400+ multi-stakeholder audience, including global leaders, education experts, teachers, learners, policymakers, private sector and civil society representatives.  Under the theme AI and the Future of Education: Disruptions, Dilemmas and Directions, the event focus on the need for

Held in Kolding (DK) between September 8th and 10th, this year’s Forum of Vocational Excellence had more than 350 participants coming from nearly 40 countries around the world – an amazing achievement!  Filled with activities aimed at fostering the exchange of practices and experiences among participants, acquired through Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) initiatives, and

After the successful edition in the Netherlands in 2024, the EfVET Annual Conference 2025 in Fátima, Portugal will once again host a Youth Conference. This unique event offers young people from across European VET the chance to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate in international teams on the theme Wellbeing in a Digitalised World.  📝 Participation

The main activity of this TT was the second edition of its Coaches and Athletes initiative, aimed to address the subject of Mobility for learners and staff in Vocational Education and Training, through the implementation of two rounds of activities: one dedicated to the topic “How to apply for Accreditation”, and the other one focused

EfVET is pleased to welcome CAT Simulators as a sponsor for the 34th EfVET Annual Conference – A Learning Platform for VET. This year’s conference theme is “Well-Being in a Digitalised World: Crafting the Future of VET 2035” from 22nd to 25th October 2025 in Fátima, Portugal. CAT Simulators specializes in heavy equipment, training technologies

Following EfVET rules and procedures for the coordination of its Thematic Teams, which provides all EfVET Members with an opportunity to take this role, a Call for Coordinators was launched on Members’ Basecamp, in April 2025, inviting them to submit their applications, in compliance with the requirements of the mentioned Call. Involved in this process

EfVET participated in the DARYA project’s Summer School on Vocational Excellence organised by the European Training Foundation (ETF) in Issyk-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan, welcoming more than 100 VET experts – including educators, trainers, policymakers, and leaders – from 6 Central Asian countries, alongside key partners such as EVTA and Bantani Education.  Our Executive Director, Paolo

Brussels, August 12th – EfVET celebrates International Youth Day, as part of its role in shaping education.  VET represents a major cornerstone for youth’s learning: preparing young people for future jobs, often using Work Based Learning and #Apprenticeship approaches for Initial VET and by equipping them with essential soft skills to thrive in a a

The Manifesto of the Creative Pact for Skills (CPfS) highlights the importance of fostering a talented and skilled workforce across all Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sectors. Moreover, recent studies (2024) conducted by the EC mention that the CCI is facing major challenges, mostly connected to the sustainability and innovativeness of the sector, and to

The ENNEPlus project has reached its halfway point, and the consortium is already planning the 2nd call for the Eco-digithon, including an EU-wide online international edition. Key milestones -Over 30 applications were received to participate in the 1st national Eco-digithon editions in Austria, Italy, Portugal, and Spain -A total of 26 VET teams participated in the 1st National

On June 27th, the European #DigitalEducationHub hosted a data driven conversation to discuss what can large-scale assessments tell us about our systems’ strengths and blind spots in digital education? Our speakers Francesco Avvisati (OECD Directorate for Education and Skills), Alicia Berlanga (European EdTech Alliance and Edutech Cluster), and Susan Mulhall and Orlaith O’Connor (Irish Ministry

23–24 July, Dublin Ireland – EfVET took part in the European #DigitalEducationHub (EDEH) workshop “Future Classrooms: Rethinking learning spaces and practices”.  As schools, universities and training providers navigate increasing demands for #flexibility, #inclusion, and engagement, the design of physical and #DigitalLearningEnvironments has become a key factor for educational innovation.  To actively be part of this transformation,

1. Introduction  The year 2025 marked a productive and strategic period for the EfVET Türkiye National Board. With increasing visibility at both national and international levels, the Board solidified its role within the broader EfVET network, contributing to the dissemination of good practices, promotion of policy dialogues, and strengthening of institutional collaboration in the field

World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) 2025 – “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills” Yesterday, EfVET participated in the WYSD event at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris, France. The UNESCO event featured high-level panel discussions with UN officials, policymakers, educators, and youth leaders. To kick off the event, young leader Shweta Ratanpura shared a

15 July 2025 marks the 10th anniversary since World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) was first celebrated in 2015. The theme for WYSD 2025 focuses on Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills.   As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to equip youth

EfVET Secretary General, Valentina Chanina, and EfVET members had the privilege of attending the 2025 EAfA High-Level Event “Apprenticeships for the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal” in Brussels. The event gathered over 160 experts, VET providers, policymakers and partners. The EAfA High-Level Event showed how apprenticeships concretely support these two initiatives. Key

We are pleased to share the 10th Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training (VETNET) is takingplace from May 17 to 19, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden.  This leading research event gathers scholars, practitioners, and policy actors to discuss urgent challenges in vocational education and training (VET). It also serves as a space

Euro4VET partners gathered in Mataró (ES) for the third Transnational Partners’ Meeting, hosted by Escola Pia de Mataró, on June 25th and 26th, 2025.  With a full agenda, this meeting allowed partners to make an overview of the achievements reached so far in the project, including:  Euro4VET training course aimed at VET Teachers (addressing European

On 24 June 2025, the European Commission organised the Digital Education Stakeholder Forum 2025 in collaboration with ICF Next in Brussels.  An insightful event gathering educators, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and civil society actors to reflect on the progress of the Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027) and shape the strategic priorities of the forthcoming 2030

On June 18th, we hosted the Final Conference of the Peer Review for Green and Digital VET project at the Umbria Region Office in Brussels, with participants joining in person and online.   —  Read the full event report here: https://efvet.org/publications/#flipbook-df_39172/1/ —    The agenda brought together experts from EQAVET, the European Economic and Social

We are proud to share that EfVET Executive Director, Paolo Nardi, was recently invited to lecture at the University College London – Institute of Education, as part of the MBA in Leadership in Education. A sincere thank you to Prof. Monica E. Mincu for the invitation and for promoting dialogue between research and leadership practice. 

This week, EfVET Secretary General, Valentina Chanina joined policymakers, stakeholders and experts at the Cedefop Brussels seminar in collaboration with the Polish Presidency of the Council of the @European Union. The seminar focused on the issue of inclusion of young people not in employment, education and training (NEETs) in today’s labour and the role that

A renewed commitment to inclusive and excellent VET for the future As VET4U2 – the joint platform of six European associations representing vocational education and training (VET) providers across Europe – we welcome the Herning Declaration on Attractive and Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for Increased Competitiveness and Quality Jobs 2026–2030. We fully endorse its

On 10-13 June 2025, partners of the Pove Water Project CoVE came together in Leeuwarden (Netherlands) for the fourth in-person meeting hosted by the Firda and CIV Water.  We need to bring water action to the regional level of climate change. It is a priority for the European Union. A Water Resilience strategy will bring

Capacity Building events   This report starts with the Capacity Building event held online on the 13th of September 2024 and led by two Italian members: FMTS and Aris Formazione.  The event “Utilizzo e vantaggi della realtà virtuale in ambito formativo e sociale” (Use and advantages of virtual reality in VET and the social sector) was

EfVET attended Cedefop’s online webinar the past Friday, 13 of June, themed “The impact of learning outcomes on teaching and learning”, which provided an opportunity for policymakers, stakeholders, experts and researchers to discuss the final findings of their three-year study “The shift to learning outcomes; rhetoric or reality?”. The study analysed the overall influence of

11th of June – EfVET attended European Training Foundation (ETF)’s Webinar themed “Recognizing Vocational Qualifications Confirmation”, focused on sharing the results and recommendations of a new study regarding international recognition of vocational qualifications between EU and non-EU countries, which addresses recognition processes, tools, system and data needs.  Michael Graham, Strategic Project Leader of ETF, opened

🎉The European #DigitalEducationHub celebrates 3 years with a series of webinars. EfVET, as part of the Hub, invites you to join us this June for a series of webinars that explore some of the most relevant and pressing topics in digital education today, from game-based learning and international student experiences to hackathons and lessons learned

EfVET attended EAEA’s Annual Conference 2025, “Flexible Learning Pathways”, explored how diverse and adaptable learning opportunities can support adult learners in navigating rapid societal challenges. This year’s theme matches with EAEA’s 2025 Grundtvig Award, an award that highlights project results that produce new ideas, new partnerships, new methodologies and a new understanding of how we

3rd of June – EfVET attended the European Digital Education Hub’s (EDEH) webinar themed “Empowering Educators: Transitioning to Effective Online Instruction”, focused on the challenges that educators faced when switching from face-to-face to online teaching.  —  Not a member of the EDEH yet? Join here —  Richard Powers, Learning Designer and Digital Education Expert at

Brussels, 26 May – EfVET participated in the inauguration of the VET House by the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB), a key milestone for Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Europe.  Thiemo Fojkar, President of EVBB, opened the event by explaining what the VET House represented, emphasizing its role as a hub

Today we celebrate the World Environment Day, the largest global platform for environmental public outreach.   This year, we are highlighting one of the most worrying environmental challenges of our time: plastic pollution. It permeates every corner of the planet, even in our bodies in the form of microplastics. World Environment Day 2025 calls for

Brussels, 27 May 2025 – EfVET attended Cedefop 50th Anniversary Conference: “Shaping learning and skills for Europe”, which brought together high-level policymakers, education and training experts, and social partners to align skills intelligence and development with Europe’s competitiveness agenda.  From the European Year of Skills to the newly launched Union of Skills initiative, the EU

On Monday 24 February 2025, the European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) hosted the webinar “Shaping AI as a Public Good in Education”. The session, held from 16h to 17h (CET), gathered key stakeholders and experts to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of digital education across Europe.  This particular session addressed

LOST2 is an Erasmus+ funded project aimed to address the Missing People and Missing Children phenomena in the countries represented in the partnership (Belgium, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal and Spain), and to contribute for strengthening the European search and rescue system by designing a new job occupation – Expert in the Research of Missing People

On May 28th, 2025, EfVET convened its Extraordinary Online General Assembly, led by Joachim James Calleja, EfVET’s President, the assembly commenced with an agenda designed to address updates and governance matters.  The assembly began with a welcome address by Professor Calleja, outlining the day’s agenda and setting the stage for deliberations on key organizational issues.  Key

EfVET, had the privilege of attending the 25th edition of the Brussels Economic Forum “Navigating a Turbulent World” organised by the European Commission. The focus was on how economic policy connects to everyday life,  long-term sustainability and AI and labour market reforms have all been on the table as possible ways to go for the

Brussels,13-14 May 2025 – EfVET participated in the Agrifood Pact for Skills Annual Event – “Building Skills for Tomorrow: Empowering the Agrifood Workforce”, organised by the European Commission and the coordinators of the Agri-Food Ecosystem Large-Scale Partnership (LSP) under the Pact for Skills, brings together key stakeholders from across the agrifood ecosystem. The aim of

This week, Valentina Chanina, Secretary General of EfVET, attended Euronews HQ’s discussion on the realities of European farming in Brussels. The event explored the practical side of agriculture, providing a clear picture of the sector and prospects for European farmers.   The event was opened by Gerardo Fortuna (Euronews Journalist) who highlighted that the event was

The past 15th of May, EfVET attended BEDA Design Forum, which was themed “Design for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity”, addressing that design has the power to strengthen democracy, drive innovation, and shape a more sustainable future.  The event was opened by Christina Melander, President of BEDA – The Bureau of European Design Associations, who highlighted

21st May – Today, we celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a reminder that protecting the diversity of cultural expressions is more important than ever. Cultural diversity is at the heart of EfVET’s values and actions.   World diversity is an opportunity. EfVET participates in several projects that foster and

      Press Release – How to prepare “Gen Z ” for the labor market? What are the new skills needed for future professions? The “EfVET 2024 Conference” aims to address these challenges with experts, educators, and VET professionals. —   Amersfoort, Netherlands – The 33rd EfVET Annual Conference titled “Training the Gen Z:

All LOST2 Partners were hosted by The Smile of the Child, in Athens, for the fourth Partners meeting of this project, carried out on a hybrid form to allow all partners to participate and contribute in the discussions held. During two days, partners had the opportunity to discuss the results of the different pilot sessions