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Quality assurance in VET: Recent initiatives at national level

The autumn was particularly successful for the EQAVET National Reference Points (NRPs), with many interesting events taking place across Europe. Activities include the first review of education and training councils carried out in Ireland, the convening of the French annual conference on quality assurance, as well as efforts in Slovakia to promote the participation of national stakeholders in the peer learning process on quality assurance. In addition, Romania is working with the digital platform AGRIEdu to improve its agricultural education offer, and the Czech human resources community organised events to encourage cooperation between VET schools and businesses. As regards meetings, Türkiye has finalised the meeting on the Sustainability of Quality Practices and EQAVET and is in the process of organising training sessions on self-assessment. Finally, Malta published the winning work of its second Digital Art Competition among secondary schools and the Netherlands published a digital game aimed at improving quality in educational teams.

European Learning Alliance launches EAfA Podcast, a series for people interested in apprenticeships and vocational training

< Center > < img src = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?mode=displayPicture&photoId=8364” alt = “Strengthening the supply, quality, image and mobility of learning is one of EAfA’s aim” width = “537” height = “300” > < /center > < br > The European Learning Alliance (EAfA) has launched a series of podcasts on the implementation of quality and effective training. During four 30-minute episodes, the auditors can learn more about EAfA and hear Nicolas Schmit (European Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights), who explains the implications of the European Year of Youth and the benefits of learning. Episodes also explore opportunities to improve the image of apprenticeships and consider the role of social partners. Click on “European Learning Alliance” to find out more about the EAfA podcasts series (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1147&langId=en» EUROPEAN ALLIANCE FOR THE APPRENTISSAGE < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p > < p style = “text-align: center;’ > < span style = ‘color: #0076c0;’ > < a style = ‘color: #0076c0;’ href = ‘https://open.spotify.com/show/3gPf3QrWQHQ7Wx0FBl8JZb?si=3642dc813af741c0&nd=1» ‘Ecouter LA PODCAST SERIE ON SPOTIFY < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

New cases of studies on Italy and the Grece

Two new ‘case studies’ were published in the virtual library. Find out more about the recent research carried out by the Italian National Reference Point on < a href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=26064&langId=en»manière whose quality cycles and EQAVET recommendation are implemented in the Italian regions < /a >, as well as on < a href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=26217&langId=en»nouvelle law adopted by Greece to introduce quality assurance systems in initial vocational education institutions. < /a >

Germany organised the sixth Peer Review

< Center > < img src = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?mode=displayPicture&photoId=12623” alt = “Feedback session on the German Peer Review” width = “537” height = “350” > < /center > & ampbr > On 14 and 15 November Germany organised the sixth Peer Review. The event focused on examples of distance learning, national continuing education regulations and quality standards in Germany. EQAVET members from Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary and Lithuania were present. Click on ‘read more’ to get more information (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1536&furtherNews=yes&newsId=10473» EN SAVOIR PLUS < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

Italy organised the fifth Peer Review of EQAVET

The Peer Review focused on quality assurance of initial vocational education and training pathways, the IEFP (Istruzione Professional), the first national VET pathway for young people in training from the age of 14. The event was organised by the INAPP (National Institute for Public Policy Analysis) on 26 and 27 October 2022. EQAVET members from Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Spain participated. Click on ‘read more’ to get more information (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1536&furtherNews=yes&newsId=10454» EN SAVOIR PLUS < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

A Peer Learning Activity activity brings together 60 representatives of the EQAVET network to discuss quality assurance of micro-credentials

An online Peer Learning activity brought together more than 60 representatives from EQAVET and neighbouring countries to discuss quality assurance of micro-credentials on 8 and 9 November. The event was organised online by Ireland. Participants were briefed on the recent Council Recommendation on micro-credentials, on a Cedefop project on micro-credentials for VET and the labour market, and on how Ireland uses micro-credentials. Examples were also shared by Estonia, Spain and Sweden. Click on ‘read more’ to find out more about the activity of Peer Learning (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1536&furtherNews=yes&newsId=10455» EN SAVOIR PLUS < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

The fourth Peer Review of EQAVET in Luxembourg examines the potential of digital

From 12 to 14 October, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Education, Children and Youth hosted the fourth Peer Review of the EQAVET programme, which brought together members from Belgium, Croatia, Finland and the Netherlands. The event was dedicated to the development and definition of an IT system to gather existing administrative data on participants in initial vocational training. Click on ‘read more’ to get more information (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=10436&furtherNews=yes» EN SAVOIR PLUS < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

The Third Peer Review in Latvia assesses the quality and effectiveness of VET

On 21 and 22 September, the third Peer Review was organised by the State Education Quality Service in Riga, Latvia. The event brought together EQAVET members from Belgium (Wallonia), Bulgaria, Lithuania and Luxembourg. During the Peer Review, comments were made on the quality system and the capacity to carry out an external evaluation of the effectiveness of the proposed system using current performance indicators and criteria. Click on ‘read more’ to get more information (Anglaise language). < P style = “text-align: center;” > < span style = “color: #0076c0;” > < a style = “color: #0076c0;” href = “https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=1536&furtherNews=yes&newsId=10427» EN SAVOIR PLUS < /span > < /strong > < /a > < /span > < /p’

Gleichstellungspaket: Kommission schlägt Stärkung von Gleichstellungsstellen vor, um Diskriminierung zu bekämpfen

Die Europäische Kommission schlägt vor Gleichstellungsstellen zu stärken. Gleichstellungsstellen sind wichtig um Opfern von Diskriminierung zu helfen und sicherzustellen, dass die EU-Antidiskriminierungsvorschriften vor Ort umgesetzt werden.

Germany hosted the sixth Peer Review

On 14 to 15 November, the sixth Peer Review was hosted by Germany. The event looked at examples of distance learning, nationally valid further training regulations and quality requirements in Germany. EQAVET Network members from Austria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary and Lithuania attended. Click ‘read more’ to find out more.

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Italy hosted the fifth EQAVET Peer Review

The Peer Review focused on quality assurance of initial vocational education and training pathways, the IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale), the first national VET pathway for young learners from the age of 14. The event was hosted by INAPP (the National Institute for Public Policy Analysis), on 26 – 27 October 2022, and it was attended by the EQAVET Network from Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and Spain. Click ‘read more’ to find out more.

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ESF project in Italy supports persons with disabilities among displaced people from Ukraine

The project builds confidence through education, training courses and specialised counselling. It also focuses on supporting women, who make up the majority of persons displaced from Ukraine, together with children.

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Kirjava helps foreign-born people thrive in Finland

Funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), Kirjava aims to provide foreign-born people at risk of exclusion with a pathway to a better life within their new communities.