European Year of Skills - What Comes Next?
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“The European Year of Skills – what comes next?” is a large-scale conference bringing together 350 participants on-site in Brussels to discuss the achievements of the European Year of Skills and the road ahead. In addition to political and stakeholder panels, the conference will feature interactive discussion groups on specific topics. Everyone is welcome to join online!
Meet the Champions of Excellence
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Get inspired by vocational excellence at our event on 23 February 2024, hosted at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. Co-organized by the EESC and the European Commission, this gathering will highlight the value of vocational education and training (VET) and encourage young people to choose VET as an effective learning and career path.
European Vocational Skills Week
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This event will shine light on how vocational education and training is key for people of all ages.
Making Skills Count
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High-level stakeholders’ conference with the aim of stimulating debate among leading experts, policymakers and stakeholders and to showcase initiatives and tools that address skills-related challenges, exploring the different ways in which skills “count” and matter
European Year of Skills Festival
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The start of the Year was celebrated with a European Year of Skills Festival on 9 May 2023. The festival linked skills-related activities taking place across Europe.