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RSSIn a rapidly changing world, skills development and lifelong learning are critical to build resilience. Adapting to new labour market conditions is essential for both individuals and companies.
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The European Commission has adopted a package of ambitious proposals for Europe’s higher education sector, with the aim of working towards a European degree.
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A new initiative is set to revolutionise the skills landscape for the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in the Basque Country, Spain.
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During the meeting of the National Coordinators of the European Year of Skills on 29 November 2023, France and Germany brought forth a significant proposal.They suggested to focus on the vital topic of Job-to-Job transition in one of the breakout sessions.
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Brussels, March 26, 2024 - In the framework of the European Year of Skills, the "Foresight Exercise: The Future of Skilled Europe" took place in Brussels, organised by the European Commission Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL).
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What are the Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)?
The Erasmus+ initiative on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) enables vocational education and training (VET) providers to rapidly adapt skills provisions to changing economic and social needs.
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In the context of the "European Year of Skills" and the current deployment of the InvestEU Skills and Education guarantee product by the European Investment Fund (EIF), we are organizing under the InvestEU initiative and jointly with the European Investment Bank (EIB) Advisory, a promotional event.
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Madrid Oeste Tecnológico (MOT), encompassing Las Rozas de Madrid, Boadilla del Monte, and Majadahonda, aligns with the Pact for Skills to spearhead Spain's digital innovation hub under the ‘Digital Training Plan for the Citizens of Madrid Region’.
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In the realm of hospitality and tourism, apprenticeships can offer aspiring professionals a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Dylan Werner, a young apprentice, exemplifies the transformative power of such a journey.
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Brussels, 11 April 2024 - The ‘GREEN TO BLUE: Upskilling for Sustainable Futures in Fisheries & Aquaculture’ Conference, held on April 10th, emerged as a pivotal event in advocating for sustainable practices within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.