We're still hiring! 🔔 There's still time to join Cedefop as our next Accounting Officer (AD6). 📅 Applications close on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, at 13:00 (Greek time). 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/job-opportunities/vacancies/accounting-officer-0

⏳ Only a few days left to apply for the SNE in VET policies & systems vacancy 📌 Don't forget to include: CV + motivation letter + employer confirmation letter 🔗 Apply here: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/job-opportunities/vacancies/seconded-national-expert-vet-policies-and-systems

🌍 What does it take for a young person to learn abroad? For IVET learners and apprentices, mobility depends on information, funding and recognition. 📊 Explore mobility support across Europe: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/tools/mobility-scoreboard #YouthSkills #IVET #LearningMobility

🇩🇰 Denmark is strengthening wellbeing in VET through inclusive learning environments, stronger communities and greater student participation. 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/denmark-strengthening-wellbeing-vet #VETFrontlines #VET #ReferNet

🇸🇪 Sweden provides education in correctional institutions, including a new agricultural programme combining classroom and workplace-based learning. 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/sweden-adult-education-correctional-institutions-facts-and-context

⏰Only a few days left! We're hiring an Accounting Officer (AD6) to help ensure sound financial management, compliance with EU rules, and reliable financial reporting. 📍 Thessaloniki 📅 Deadline: 29 July 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/job-opportunities/vacancies/accounting-officer-0

📬 Explore the latest Cedefop newsletter. From Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU to quality apprenticeships, digital skills and skills intelligence, discover the latest news and insights from Cedefop. 📖 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/newsletters/cedefop-newsletter-no-164

🎓➡️💼 On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, discover how Cedefop's European Skills Index measures countries' success in supporting young people from education and training into employment. 💡 Explore the results: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/tools/european-skills-indexT

🇸🇮 Slovenia – A new Higher Vocational Education Act aligns with the 2025 Higher Education Act, creating clearer links between vocational and higher education and smoother learner pathways. 🔗 Read more: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/slovenia-higher-vet-act-aligned-2025-higher-education-act

🇱🇻 Latvia – New arrangements make it easier for upper secondary VET graduates to access higher education in Germany, supporting learner mobility and further study. 🔗 Read more: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/latvia-vet-graduates-gain-easier-access-german-higher-education

Cedefop’s #VETFrontlines recap! 🇪🇺 Latest VET news from across Europe. 🇳🇴 Norway’s BRAVO II project is bringing recognition authorities closer together to strengthen trust in vocational qualifications across Europe.  🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/norway-powering-trust-vet-recognition

🇸🇰 Slovakia Is investing in simulation-based learning and specialized curricula to build a robust nuclear skills base for the green transition. 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/slovakia-vet-action-plan-supports-nuclear-skills-green-transition

🇱🇺 Luxembourg launches an accelerated one-year vocational route for graduates to earn a qualification and enter the workforce faster. Targeting key sectors like construction and logistics 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/luxembourg-one-year-qualification-fast-track-vocational-route

The labour market is changing fast with the threat of skills shortages. Member States are taking action.   🇨🇿 Czechia – A new legal framework formally embeds dual training to strengthen school-company cooperation 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/czechia-legal-framework-strengthens-dual-vet

📬Our latest newsletter is here. From skills intelligence and AI to labour market trends and VET reforms, discover the latest news, research and events from across Cedefop's work. 🌍 📖 Read the latest edition: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/newsletters/cedefop-newsletter-no-163 #Skills #VET

🇷🇴 Romania has launched a new quality monitoring mechanism for work-based learning, to ensure VET aligns with labour market standards.  🔗Details: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/romania-mechanism-quality-assurance-and-monitoring-ivet-work-based-learning

🇪🇪 Estonia is launching a flexible one-year preparatory programme to help students transition smoothly and reduce early school leaving 🔗Explore: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/estonia-new-one-year-preparatory-programme-supporting-transition-upper-secondary-education

Explore latest news in VET education and training across Europe #VETFrontlines 🇩🇪 Germany, explores new pathways to recognise top-tier professional qualifications as equivalent to academic doctorates 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/germany-vet-highest-qualification-level

🔗Check all the requirements to apply here: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/job-opportunities/vacancies/seconded-national-expert-vet-policies-and-systems 📅 Extended deadline: 28 July 2026 📍 Thessaloniki, Greece #EUjobs #EUcareers

Do you want to expand your expertise in vocational education and training policy in Europe?  As an SNE at Cedefop you'll be at the heart of monitoring and reporting on #VET systems across Europe. Contributing to policy development that impacts how Europeans learn Link to apply👇

🇳🇱 Netherlands – MBO Amersfoort's School offers financial guidance to avoid learners dropping out. Details: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/netherlands-financial-guidance-supports-vet-student-retention

🇮🇹 Italy is strengthening Interprofessional Funds for continuing vocational training (CVET) Read more: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/italy-new-guidelines-strengthen-interprofessional-funds-continuing-vocational-training

Cedefop's #VETFrontlines recap! 🇪🇺 🇩🇰 Denmark has launched a new practical guide to help VET schools navigate the lawful and responsible use of AI in the classroom, ensuring data protection and transparency.  Explore: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/denmark-new-guide-supports-lawful-use-ai

🇷🇴 Romania tracks job shifts to 2035. A new study reveals a massive 247% increase in vocational enrollment and provides a top 500 occupations list to help modernize VET pathways Details: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/romania-shifts-jobs-and-skills-across-sectors-according-new-study

🇵🇱 Poland is strengthening school-based career guidance. New measures integrate Sectoral Skills Centres and make labor-market analytics mandatory to help students align their choices with real labour market/  Explore: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/poland-career-guidance-schools-strengthened

Cedefop’s #VETFrontlines recap! 🇪🇺 🇫🇮 Finland has launched unified guidelines to boost VET quality, emphasizing teacher-led instruction and apprenticeships Read more: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news/finland-new-national-policy-guidelines-development-vet

“Digital transitions must work for people.” 🤝 @juergensiebel.bsky.social  The Tripartite Exchange Seminar 2026 brings together social partners and governments across Europe to shape fair and inclusive digital and AI transitions. 🗓️ 10–12 June 2026, Brussels #TES2026 #SocialDialogue #AI

⏱️ Final reminder - our survey is closing soon. We want to hear from you: how are skills and vocational education and training initiatives currently recognised across Europe? 🌍 Now is the time to share your perspective! 👉 Complete the survey here: https://survey.ppmi.lt/s3/ESVW-ex-ante

📢Quality of #apprenticeships in the EU Webinar Join us & the EU Alliance for Apprenticeships #EAfA to discuss: ✅Cedefop's x-country analysis of quality in #EUapprenticeship ✅National examples 📅1 July, 1100-1230 CET 🔗 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/events/quality-apprenticeships-eu #ApprenEU #EVSW

The call for tenders on Continuing Skills Development closes in one day. Ready to make a real impact on Europe's competitiveness? This is your opportunity: 🔗 Apply here: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/public-procurement/continuous-skills-development-csd-research-and-policy-evidence