LLLPlatform Policy Debate at the European Parliament
EfVET took part in the LLLPlatform High-Level Policy Debate hosted at the European Parliament, which marked a key milestone in the development of the new LLLP Manifesto to be adopted in 2025. Building on its previous edition, the new Manifesto sets a clear vision for inclusive, resilient, and future-ready lifelong learning systems across Europe. The […]
EfVET attended InclusiVET Final Conference: Remarks & Key Takeaways
Welcome Remarks, Introduction to the Project, and Overview of the Agenda 14:30 – 14:45 | Pelin Ünlü (SEPR) The conference started with a welcome and introduction of the theme of inclusivity in vocational education and training (VET) by Pelin Ünlü from SEPR, who provided an overview of the topics to be discussed during the conference. […]
EfVET attended MiCRET International Conference
14th – 16th April, Milan, Italy – EfVET attended MiCRET’s first project meeting and its International Conference hosted by Lombardini22 and Learning Digital to explore the role of microcredentials in addressing skill gaps in the renewable energy sector. EfVET is a partner of the MiCRET project – Microcredentials for Renewable Energy Technicians, which addresses labour […]
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2025
21st of April – Today, we celebrate the World #Creativity and #Innovation Day 2025, a global campaign to raise awareness about the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development, to promote creative thinking, cultural, scientific and technological innovation. Creativity and Innovation can play a key role in developing novel ways to […]
EfVET attended the IV Vocational Training Forum of Valladolid, Castilla y León.
“Only training providers implement European VET” – EfVET’s President In a conference organised in Valladolid by the Ministry of Education of Castilla y León region, the President of EfVET Professor James Calleja insisted that “it is time to implement strategies and roadmaps for European VET. Several European countries, including Spain have taken the necessary measures […]
EfVET President addresses Irish Principals and Deputy Principles in Dublin
Professor James Calleja was a keynote speaker at the 2025 FET Colleges Ireland Conference which was held at Knights brook Hotel, Meath. Over 130 Principals and Deputy Principals participated in the two-day conference. The event was organised by SOLAS Learning Works, the FET Colleges Ireland and NAPD the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. […]
EfVET attended Cedefop’s event on Skills Intelligence
Brussels, 2 April 2025 – “Expanding real-time skills intelligence to accelerate Europe’s skills revolution”, an event organised by Cedefop, was held at the EESC Building in cooperation with Eurostat. EfVET participated in the high-level policy event gathering insights on skills intelligence for and from the VET ecosystem. — Download the full event report Alternative link: […]
EfVET Advocate for Vocational Training at the centre of the Union of Skills
The new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, proposes a Union of Skills as part of its ambitious 100-day plan. Currently, only 40% of adults participate in education or training—far below the 60% target—and almost half of Europeans lack basic digital skills, despite 90% of jobs requiring them. Skills for work and life […]
EfVET Thematic Team Global VET 2025 “180 Different Cultures in a Nutshell”
The first EfVET Thematic Team Global VET took place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Three days of collaboration with excellent professionals’ people, for the implementation of a dynamic and forward -thinking network. The Global VET Thematic Team was established with the aim of making vocational education stronger not only in Europe, but also worldwide. The Global VET […]
EfVET attended the All Digital Weeks 2025 EU Launch Event for Digital Inclusion
Brussels, 17 March ‘25 – The “#AllDigitalWeeks25 EU Launch Event for Digital Inclusion” was hosted by All Digital from 17 March to 4 April, with the theme “Enhancing your digital skills”. — Read the full EfVET report here What is EfVET’s role in the partnership — How does digital evolution affect our lives? What […]