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🤔Curious to know how can civil society organisations work with governments, schools, and businesses to create projects that meet the needs of young people and local communities?

💪Join our webinar to explore creative solutions for successful implementation of Youth Guarantee Programmes.

👉Register now: https://form.jotform.com/242413320947351


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❄️ Winter Camp on Vocational Excellence! ❄️
Are you a vocational education provider?

Do you want to:
📚 Learn innovative teaching & learning methods
🤝 Dive into building effective partnerships
💼 Understand funding mechanisms

🗓️ Don't miss this opportunity!

On 23 September, we will open a call for participants for the first Winter Camp on , taking place from 10-13 February 2025 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.

Three experienced Centres of Vocational Excellence: Talentjourney, GreenoVET and PoVE Water will take care of the content and share their experiences.

📄 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRFQsdDK

The Winter Camp is organized as part of the EU funded project Internationalising Vocational Excellence and in cooperation with EfVET, European Vocational Training Association - EVTA and European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training - EVBB.

The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack reports 6,000 attacks on students, educators, and schools between 2022-2023.

All children have the right to education. All children should feel safe at school. Yet, for millions around the world, this is still far from reality.

🤲☮️ Let’s work together to .

Find out more about ETF's work on the impact of war on human capital and education in Ukraine and Gaza:
🔗https://lnkd.in/d7Aeg-GH
🔗https://lnkd.in/dbb9WNZn

This week, entrepreneurial innovation will be at the heart of the Forum on Vocational Excellence, in synergy with WorldSkills Lyon 2024! 🚀

Two key ETF events will highlight the EntreCoVEs initiative and how vocational centres across Europe and beyond are reshaping entrepreneurship education.

"Entrepreneurship skills are transversal," says Professor Najib Hamouti from Morocco, while Marija Rashkovska explains how in Northern Macedonia "we have adopted an entrepreneurial mindset to align with modern education standards and increase employability".

Join us to explore how entrepreneurship is transforming vocational education and empowering students for the future! 💡

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/WorldSkillsLyon

Meet Hugues Moussy - the head of the ETF's Intelligence Unit, who brings over 20 years of global experience in education and development, with a focus on skills for employability.

With a passion for data-driven solutions, Hugues is working to make the ETF's data more accessible and insightful: "We are in an increasingly visual world..." 📊

Having worked in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, the Balkans and Central Asia, he aims to bring a broad perspective to EU policies: "We cannot have a Eurocentric vision. It has to be a global vision".

Read the full interview to learn more about his journey, insights and upcoming projects: https://tinyurl.com/HuguesMoussy

Tackling poverty in requires bold action and evidence-based policy. Dr Reham Rizk, who heads the Egypt Impact Lab, is at the forefront of this effort.

Supported by the European Training Foundation, Dr Rizk's work bridges the gap between research and policy, ensuring that public investment effectively reduces poverty.

Her commitment to sustainable development and her expertise in economic research are making a real difference in Egypt.

Read more about how the Egypt Impact Lab is setting a new standard in poverty reduction and governance!

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/EgyptImpactLab

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👉When our neighbours succeed, so do we!

🌍 Today we launch the campaign about skills for EU neighbouring countries and beyond. Follow us on all social media platforms to learn how we work to enhance education, training and labour market systems.

✅ Learn more: https://europa.eu/!Wfpkh8

How do you see yourself in 2050?

In a rapidly changing world, education systems need to innovate to prepare for the future - that's the power of imagination! Our latest article explores how global cooperation, lifelong learning and digital transformation can shape more inclusive and resilient societies.

Discover insights from the European Training Foundation's recent event, where experts discussed the evolving needs of global education and the importance of equipping individuals with the skills to thrive in an unpredictable world. Join us in imagining a future where education empowers every learner!

Discover more: https://tinyurl.com/FutureETF

Happy World Youth Skills Day! 🌍

Today, 15 July, we celebrate the crucial role of equipping young people with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

Today's young generation is facing overlapping crises and is still paying for the pandemic. At the ETF, we're continuously providing support to young people in regions ranging from the Western Balkans, the Southern Mediterranean, and the Middle East, to Central Asia and the Eastern Partnership to tackle the many challenges of current times.

From the 'Creating New Learning' initiative to our contributions to the Youth Guarantee scheme, the ETF's actions are tackling youth unemployment and improving careers guidance.

Find out how we're helping young people reach their full potential! Read more: https://tinyurl.com/WorldYouthSkills



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Discover how the ETF is navigating the future of lifelong learning in the Western Balkans and Türkiye through the insights of Lisa Rustico, ETF human capital development expert.

Lisa emphasises the need for a systemic approach to continuing vocational education and training (CVET), starting with raising people's and companies' awareness of skills needs and the benefits of training.

“A systemic approach also includes lifelong guidance, and personalised tools to support skills development. The EU is exploring the potential of individual learning accounts, and micro-credentials that complement the many tools we already have in place, including work-based learning, which may be associated with great benefits for young people and adults," she says.

Find out more about the challenges and opportunities in further education, access to training and the importance of apprenticeships.

Read the full interview: https://tinyurl.com/LisaRustico

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🌞Summer is here, and so is our latest newsletter!

Whether you're lounging on the beach or relaxing at home, take a moment to dive into the ETF's updates 📈✨📲 https://lnkd.in/dTsAK-7m

👐 Last week, we co-organised a 2-day event with Enabel and Actiris, focusing on the Effectiveness of Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) in fragile socio-economic and post-conflict contexts. We had the chance to join 60 participants from over 20 countries, including representatives from Ministries, Public Employment Services, and international organisations from EU neighbouring countries.

❣️ Thank you to everyone for this opportunity to get inspired, share insights, discuss key success factors of effective ALMPs in vulnerable environments, and explore how to translate all of this into actionable policies.

“There is no longer any such thing as a job for life. People need to negotiate various transitions throughout their working lives, which calls for regular re-/upskilling and perhaps even changing professions. To do that successfully, they need professional support. is the key enabler for learning systems", says European Training Foundation's Human Capital Development Expert, Florian Kadletz.

Florian began his career in international development cooperation, supporting the integration of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) into rapid child education programs and VET. He spent three years in Brussels, supporting programmes and projects of the European Commission, such as the EU programming for the MENA region in cooperation with civil society organisations during the Arab Spring. He also worked at a university in Austria supporting the implementation of the Bologna Process: “I focused on supporting the shift towards competency-based curricula and learner-centric teaching approaches,” he says. But he wanted to return to working in the international sector, and a positive response from the ETF came at just the right time.

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/2s37c3t5

Fancy to learn more on:
🌉 How digital tools can contribute to bridging the skills gap
🦾 What is the impact of AI on preparing people for the jobs of the future
⚒ What are the existing tools to better understand skill supply and demand

Don't miss this chance to participate in the webinar!

🗓️ 26 June - 10:00 AM CEST

🔗Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-yrpjMtGNe2FRcbo2clZDeWtShekSEj #/registration

💡Join our online peer learning session "SkillLab X Skills Lab: Connecting people, education and jobs to map the future of work"

SkillLab is a Dutch company connecting people, education, and jobs. The Skills Lab Network aims to bring together experts and researchers to collaborate, share, and spread labor market research. Together, we will explore how to use skill taxonomies and artificial intelligence to:
🔍 Connect people with education and jobs.
📊 Create a detailed view of skill supply and demand in the workforce.
🚀 Design targeted workforce development programs and identify emerging skill trends.

Don't miss this chance to learn about the future of workforce development!
🗓️ 18 June - 10:00 to 12:30 CEST
🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTM5Yz5z

👉 Insights from the recent European Training Foundation (ETF) webinar on the new European Agenda for Adult Learning 2021-2030. Learn about the Advocacy Coalition Framework and the crucial role of stakeholders in shaping educational policies.

Featuring:
🔹 Professor Marcella Milana, University of Verona, Italy
🔹 Associate Professor. Borut Mikulec, University of Ljubljana in Slovenia
🔹 Oleg Smirnov, Director of DVV International in Ukraine

Know more about how governance, collaboration, and strategic advocacy are driving the future of adult education in the EU and ETF’s partner countries in the EU’s neighbouring regions 📚✨

👉 Read the full article now: https://europa.eu/!jjFd4r

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin on 11-12 June, more than 50 countries pledged support for a €700 million initiative led by the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy to boost skills development.

The Skills Alliance for Ukraine focuses on empowering youth, displaced people and women through a multi-stakeholder approach, ensuring continued and comprehensive support for both immediate recovery and long-term growth. 🌍

"We have continued to develop a Ukraine Skills Guarantee approach based on our experience in policy reforms and skills," says ETF Director Pilvi Torsti.

The European Training Foundation will continue its support to Ukraine as part of the EU's commitment for as long as it takes.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/SkillsAlliance



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Congratulations to the winners of 2024!
🥇Latvia
🥈Türkiye
🥉Madagascar
Your incredible commitment to developing green skills is a true inspiration to all of us!

🏆 Learn more: https://europa.eu/!pFJx84

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30 Years, 30+ Stories! 8th episode: Kosovo, Shaping Youth Futures

The European Training Foundation has been an important partner in Kosovo's development. Significant progress in vocational education and training and labour market reform is transforming Kosovo, the youngest potential EU candidate with almost half of its population under the age of 25.

"VET is particularly important in Kosovo because of the young population and the social and economic challenges facing the country."

Despite the challenges, Kosovo's journey towards a European future continues.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ETF30Kosovo



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Ivona Trajanovska from and Srdjan Tadic from are driving developments in innovation. They both believe innovation can have an impact on their business.

Ivona's Pro-Fit Vis promotes healthy eating through high-protein, low-carb food products, while Srdjan 's Atfield specialises in viticulture technology, with their WineSense™️ system that monitors vineyard microclimates. Their entrepreneurial spirit is not only improving agriculture, but also setting an example in the region.

Recently Ivona and Srdjan attended the "Skilling up the Western Balkans agri-food sector" 3rd Foresight Workshop at the European Training Foundation, last 6-7 June. Ivona’s use of in business processes and her initiative to train young entrepreneurs in AI, highlight how technology can revolutionise the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises. Srdjan’s WineSense™️ system uses sensor technology and data analytics to transform vineyard management, accessible via a dedicated and easy-to-use app on a .

Read more about their outstanding stories: https://tinyurl.com/2y9pxvmk

Cristiano Cagnin's office is not equipped with a crystal ball, but visitors should not let that fool them. Seeing into the is very much part of his job. An industrial engineer by training, Cristiano's speciality is : keeping a finger on the pulse of emerging developments in , , and development.

"It's all about exploring alternative future opportunities and bringing value to our stakeholders in the present," he says. "I'm in charge of making sure the ETF - European Training Foundation's operations are aligned with our long-term strategy."

As he knows only too well, the ETF is exerting that influence in a rapidly changing world. So what are the two biggest trends shaping this shifting landscape? "The first is increased in our partner countries, he says. "It's multi-dimensional: economic, political, environmental, social, human, and in terms of security too." The other big trend is technological disruption. "For example, we need to position ourselves clearly on ," says Cristiano. "We need to assess its impact on , but also the sorts of that will be required in the future and how they are delivered, the new modes of teaching and learning."

Read the full interview: https://tinyurl.com/yhwfe5w3