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The European Parliament hosted today for the second edition the landmark event “Skills, skills, skills! Skills for people, skills for competitiveness, skills for sustainability”. The initiative was proposed by the Chair of the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) Committee Dragoș Pîslaru.
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The 2023 edition of the European Vocational Skills Week (EVSW) is just around the corner, and it promises to be an exciting event highlighting the significance of vocational education and training (VET) in shaping the future of Europe.
More employers are prioritising soft skills, which are essential for career progression and development. For young jobseekers, honing these valuable skills can open the door to new opportunities and help them stand out.
Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, was in Gdańsk, Poland from 7 to 8 September 2023 to open the Euroskills competition 2023. The visit also included EU-funded projects that help people train in vocational skills, leading to quality jobs – a cornerstone of the EYS.
In the context of the Talent for Growth Task Force, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has recently started a call for innovations and launched a survey. Additionally, OECD is organising two online workshops scheduled for this autumn.
The European Year of Skills is set to give a fresh impetus to fostering skills that match people’s aspirations but also match with the changing needs of the labour market in the EU by promoting professional training, reskilling, and upskilling.
The European Commission launched its report “Comparison of the European Qualifications Framework and the Ukrainian National Qualifications Framework”, written jointly with Ukrainian and European partners, and the European Training Foundation (ETF).
A new Eurobarometer survey published today confirms that skilled workers are key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe.
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The conference brought together companies, social partners, public authorities, education and training providers, guidance and validation practitioners, civil society organisations, chambers of commerce, and other relevant stakeholders.
Many people think you need a university degree to get a good, well-paid job, but that is not always true. In this changing and developing world, employers value practical, vocational skills. Here are five vocational jobs that are in demand in 2023.