EfVET at EVBB Policy Camp & Annual Conference 2025
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 […]
EfVET Internationalisation & Learning Mobility Thematic Team has entered a new era!
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 […]
VET & Industry: The Barcelona Model in action
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 […]
EfVET Thematic Team Coordinators Forge New Partnerships at 2025 Sino-European Innovation Fair in China
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 […]
META-COIN Project Conference: Results & role of meta-skills
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 3rd EfVET Board Meeting 2025 is held in Türkiye
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 at the All Digital Summit 2025
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 […]
eucen Policy Talks 2025
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’s Lightning Talk & Multiplier Event in the All Digital Summit 2025
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, […]
EfVET President at the All Digital Summit 2025
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 […]