European Vocational Skills Week 2018
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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.
Access to training
Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.
This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business.
Lifelong learning
There is a critical need for a greater overall investment in education and training, particularly in developing countries. Education and training investments should be closely linked to economic and employment growth strategies and programmes. Responsibility should be shared between the government (primary responsibility), enterprises, the social partners, and the individual. To make lifelong learning for all a reality, countries will need to make major reforms of their vocational and education and training systems. School-to-work schemes for young people should integrate education with workplace learning. Training systems need to become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing skill requirements. Reforms should also focus on how learning can be facilitated, not just on training for specific occupational categories.
European Vocational Skills Week 2018 is the third annual celebration of excellence in vocational education and training (VET).
European Vocational Skills Week 2018 will be taking place from the 5-9 November in Vienna. You can also get involved in and register one of many additional events and activities taking place at national, regional, and local levels across Europe and beyond from 1 September 2018 through to the end of the year.
The European Vocational Skills Week also makes employers aware of the potential and benefits for their business. By engaging in the initial skills provision for the young and the upskilling and reskilling of adults, they are ensuring their long-term competitiveness and growth.
During the main week in Vienna, a series of events and activities will also take place – including a press conference, conferences, workshops, visits, and an awards ceremony.
To register and learn more, click on the link provided below.