European Vocational Education and training VET policy update

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1 European Vocational Education and training VET policy update Joao SANTOS Deputy Head of Unit European Commission, Presentation for the ECVET Network Meeting 2018 Thessaloniki, Greece, 11 October 2018 Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Unit E3 - Vocational training, Apprenticeships and Adult learning

2 Content 1) Preparing the future of EU cooperation on VET 2) The Platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence? 3) The European Vocational Skills Week

3 Preparing the future of EU cooperation on VET

4 EU cooperation on VET policy 2015 Riga conclusions Work-based learning in all its forms (including Apprenticeships) Common priorities Quality assurance, feedback loop: Labour market and VET provision Access to training and qualifications for all in a LLL perspective (c-vet for upskilling + reskilling) Strengthen key competences both in initial and continuing VET VET teachers and trainers initial and continuous professional development 4

5 VET modernisation Preparing the post 2020 strategy Cedefop study on The changing nature and role of VET in Europe future challenges and opportunities Riga Monitoring" The 2017 progress report" Study on instruments supporting VET quality and flexibility Study on vocational mobility EU MFF and Funding instruments ET2020 WG on VET and AE ACVT opinion on a Strategic vision for VET Proposals for E&T post-2020

6 A new ambition for VET post 2020 Digitalisation, Industry 4.0 Excellence Supporting innovation Regional development Regional economic strategies Focus on both initial and continuing VET Teachers and trainers Inclusion Broadening access Social mobility Nobody left behind Guidance Validation 21 st century skills Validation + Guidance Flexibility and responsiveness Skills anticipation Flexible rapid response Modular curricula and qualifications New methods for teaching and learning Efficiency and financing Investment and cost-sharing Rewarding quality and efficiency Performance based financing Changing world of work International dimension Mobility of learners, T&T, leaders International qualification Partnerships Evidence sharing Future proof VET - for jobs and growth

7 Platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence "Upward convergence" for VET excellence

8 What is Vocational Excellence? Pro-active partner in local development Partnerships for: Skills anticipation, Apprenticeships, T&T exchanges Providing both Initial and continuing VET at all EQF Levels Regional development, Smart Specialisation, Knowledge triangle Incubators supporting job-creation, and start-ups Quality assurance feedback loop, learner tracking Cost-sharing and sustainable funding Vocational Excellence Technology diffusion Innovation HUB Flexible pathways with Schools and Universities Validation and Guidance Project based learning

9 What are Platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence Initiative to support VET: Excellence, innovation, and attractiveness Trans-national Platforms, with a common interest in: Sectoral approach (e.g. Automotive, Hospitality, Social care, Aerospace, etc.) Thematic societal challenges (e.g. upskilling the low skilled, migrants, Digital skills, etc.) The aim is not to build new VET centres from scratch, but to connect existing VET providers, their networks, chambers, companies, etc.

10 Platforms of Vocational Excellence On what will they cooperate? Platforms connecting existing training providers, their networks, chambers Anticipating future skill needs (including Digitalisation) Developing Joint VET curricula Internationalisation strategies for mobility of: learners, teachers, trainers, VET leaders Innovative teaching and training methods (Digitalisation) Sharing of resources and equipment Active in trans-national "Knowledge triangle Trans-national applied research projects Project based learning

11 The 2018 Week. Register your events on

12 Vocational Skills Week Raising VET attractiveness VET Modernisation Structural reforms RIGA Conclusions Skills Agenda Image and attractiveness Showcase excellence and inform of opportunities for young and adults

13 Vocational Skills Week National and local events

14 Theme for the 2018 Week "VET and the future of work: jobs and skills" 5 November National opening events 7 and 8 November VET Conference - The changing nature and role of VET in Europe 8 November Skilling for the Future World of Work Joint EC-OECD policy foresight workshop 9 November Closing event Celebrating achievements 6 and 7 November Austrian Presidency DGVT 8 November VET Excellence Awards Nominees Celebration 8 November European Alliance for Apprenticeships 5 th anniversary