The report reviews the youth labour market developments in Cyprus over the past few years and provides labour market projections until 2018. It also assesses existing policies and programmes for youth employment and suggests a number of short- and…

The aim of the European credit system for vocational education and training (ECVET) is to allow individuals to gain a full vocational education and training (VET) qualification, or to update/upgrade their VET qualifications in a flexible way, by use…

This study illustrates the contributions that trade unions are making throughout Europe to help ensure quality apprenticeship systems. It includes the cases of ten member states of the European Union: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Germany,…

Structured apprenticeship programmes are increasingly recognised as key policy tools to facilitate school-to-work transitions, as they combine (a) directly applicable experience at the workplace, and (b) applied knowledge and skills that enable the…

The vocational education and training (VET) system of Cyprus is playing a significant role in dealing with the adverse effects of the economic crisis on the labour market and in laying the foundations for future development. To continue to fulfil…