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22 November 2022
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European Vocational Skills Week 2022
Newsletter No.11 | November 2022
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It’s official! 2023 is the European Year of Skills, following the announcement by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2022 State of the Union address. This will ensure that nobody is left behind and the economic recovery, as well as the green and digital transitions, are socially fair and just.
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Two decades of European cooperation in VET
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The Copenhagen process (an accelerated measure to improve the quality and attractiveness of VET) celebrated 20 years! The anniversary was marked during a high-level meeting organised by the Czech Presidency in cooperation with the European Commission in Prague between 10 and 11 October.
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Have your say on European employment and social rights
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The first European Employment & Social Rights Forum was held on 16 and 17 November. The event brought together European Commission representatives, government ministers and academics, together with policymakers and stakeholders to discuss current societal challenges and the opportunities of the green transition. You can make your voice heard. Join the forum and be part of the discussion about the policies the EU and its Member States need to put in place to ensure the green transition is fair and full of opportunities.
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16/11/2022 - 17/11/2022
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Solidarity with Ukraine: EU takes new steps to provide access to employment
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A new online job-search tool will help people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to successfully find a job in the EU. After registering with the EU Talent Pool pilot initiative, those under temporary protection can upload their CVs, so that their profiles are available to more than 4,000 employers, national public employment services and private employment agencies.
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Ensuring a swift and effective integration into the labour market is important both for host communities, and for those fleeing the war.
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Europeans support a fair green transition
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The vast majority (88%) of Europeans support a green transition that leaves no one behind, according to a new Eurobarometer on Fairness perceptions of the green transition. However, only 46% of Europeans polled said they are confident that sustainable energy, products and services will be affordable for all (including the poor) by 2050. As for the green transition, half of the respondents said their current skills allow them to contribute.
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Forum on Vocational Excellence
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The 2022 Forum on Vocational Excellence was organised in San Sebastian, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, on 15 and 16 November.
Almost 600 people from 74 countries registered to attend the event onsite.
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Pact for Skills: Τwo new partnerships
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The European Commission’s Pact for Skills – one of the flagship actions of the European Skills Agenda – is growing. So far, 12 large-scale skills partnerships (LSPs) have been launched in 11 of the 14 European industrial ecosystems, which range from automotive and microelectronics to agrifood and tourism.
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Join the webinar on upskilling and reskilling
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Skills shortage in Cyprus
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As part of our series on vocational success stories, we look at the situation in Cyprus. A skills shortage in all sectors of the economy is making it difficult for companies in Cyprus to find the right people with the skills they need. The global skills shortage means this Mediterranean country needs to look to its own population to fill essential jobs.
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Latest news on the European Alliance for Apprenticeships
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High-level live discussion: Supporting Ukrainians in the EU through apprenticeships
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On 27 October, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) held a high-level live discussion with Nicolas Schmit, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, on supporting Ukrainians in the EU through apprenticeships. The event explored how apprenticeships can be used as a tool to support Ukrainians displaced by the war and address their educational, employment and societal needs.
Watch Live recording
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Make your EAfA pledge to support displaced Ukrainians in the EU
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Support displaced Ukrainians in the EU by submitting a pledge with the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA). We’re pleased to launch our new campaign, encouraging organisations to support displaced Ukrainians by providing high-quality effective apprenticeships. Both EAfA members and non-members are encouraged to submit a pledge to create apprenticeships for displaced Ukrainians in the EU.
Make a pledge
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EAfA podcast: The role of social partners in securing high-quality, effective apprenticeships
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On 10 October, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) published its third podcast episode. It is part of a series focusing on EAfA’s four objectives: supply, quality, image and mobility. The episode provides a platform to share best practices, giving an international dimension, and discuss key challenges from a social partner perspective.
You can find all EAfA podcast episodes on Soundcloud, YouTube and Spotify.
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High-level event: Seminar for EAfA partner countries
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Between 13 and 14 October, the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) held a seminar where EAfA partner countries shared their experiences and achievements in developing and delivering apprenticeships. The high-level event took place in Belgrade and brought together government representatives, EU stakeholders, representatives from the European Apprentices Network, and other stakeholders in the European vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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2022 European Innovative Teaching Award ceremony: VET on the winners list
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There were 25 reasons to celebrate vocational education and training (VET) schools on 25 October. This is how many VET schools were nominated in the 2022 European Innovation Teaching Award (EITA). The 25 VET schools were among the 98 awarded projects, which also include early childhood education centres and primary and secondary schools. All schools were nominated for their outstanding work and their commitment to skills development for young people.
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The latest about Erasmus+
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… new calls
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Check out the latest Erasmus+ calls published in October. The aim is to provide support to European non-governmental organisations and EU-wide networks active in civil society cooperation in education and training and in the field of youth. The deadlines are in December.
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… results are in
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A total 317 applications (300 under Lot 1 and 17 under Lot 2) were submitted to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in September 2021. This exceeded expectations. The selection results were published in March 2022:
Under Lot 1 Alliances for Education and Enterprises 25 proposals were selected for funding for a total budget of EUR 34,279,965.
Under Lot 2 Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills - implementing the ‘Blueprint’, 7 proposals were selected for funding for a total amount of EUR 26,657,270.
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… looking ahead
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A total 91 applications were submitted on 15 March 2022. The selection results were published on 13 September 2022.
The 39 proposals selected for funding with EUR 29,588,586 cover diverse thematic areas: digital and green transition; support to the Pact for Skills; structures and mechanisms for applied research in VET; green skills in VET, and upskilling pathways: new opportunities for adults.
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VET Events and Activities
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Link your event to the Week!
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Don’t forget to link your VET event or activity to #EUVocationalSkills Week 2022 (the Week), as long as it takes place within this calendar year. Join the hundreds of VET events now linked to the Week and cross promote your VET event or activity. We will provide you with a myriad of resources and information to help you promote your happening.
Register your event
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Discover your National Contact Point (NCP)
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National Contact Points (#NCPs) have been instrumental in the success of the #EUVocationalSkills Week! They have pulled out all the stops getting people on board and have truly supported local VET event organisers to get their message out and gain publicity for their events.
Discover your NCP
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Sign up for VET events and activities linked to the week
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Share your inspiring VET story
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Inspire others to discover their passion or calling in life by posting your unique VET story. Help others follow in your footsteps. #EUVocationalSkills. #DiscoverYourTalent. Share your VET story
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Library of VET stories at your fingertips
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Networking Tool B2Match open until 29 December
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Get networking on the European Vocational Skills Week’s networking tool. Here’s your chance to forge new links and create new initiatives with like-minded VET partners. Sign up to B2Match
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Join the Conversation – Get on Social Media
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Use #EUVocationalSkills and #DiscoverYourTalent to follow the conversation online
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Stay tuned for our next newsletter to catch up on all the latest information regarding the European Vocational Skills Week and VET.
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This newsletter is produced by NETCOMPANY-INTRASOFT/CECOFORMA on behalf of the European Commission.
Check out the VET website for more information on European Vocational Skills Week 2022.
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ISSN: ISSN 2600-0857
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