In March 2025, the European Commission unveiled the Union of Skills – a landmark initiative designed to tackle skills shortages, enhance workforce competitiveness, and ensure that people across the EU can access high-quality employment opportunities.
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The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is pleased to invite its members to actively contribute to the 2025 EAfA Get Together Event, taking place on 1 July 2025 in Brussels, following the High-Level Event (30 June – 1 July 2025).
Bringing together over 100 delegates from 30 nations, the conference facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas among Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs), policymakers, educators, researchers, and industry leaders. Through insightful discussions and shared best practices.
Excellence in vocational education and training (VET) is not just a goal—it’s a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and impact. To celebrate institutions leading the way, the ETF launched two prestigious certificates: “Committed to VET Excellence” and “Vocational Excellence”.
Vocational excellence, much like a masterful recipe, blends high-quality ingredients, precise methods, and creative innovation. This flavorful concept is at the core of the European Training Foundation’s (ETF) latest publication.
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has released a new fact sheet emphasising the crucial role of in-company trainers in ensuring the quality, delivery and expansion of apprenticeships across the EU, as called for by the Union of Skills
