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VET in Spain offers a wide range of programmes, flexible in type and duration, face-to-face or via e-learning, allowing for accumulation of learning units and progression. Initial VET (IVET) programmes are modularised and include compulsory workplace learning at the end of or during studies. A new regulation on VET has strengthened the work-based component and reorganised VET into five ascending grades. VET for adults is an integral part of the national qualification system, with recognition and validation of prior learning as key elements. In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Spain has increased its focus on meeting industry needs, supporting adult upskilling and reskilling, and the transition to a digital and green economy.

Via Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle, LGA

Higher education institutions are key players in promoting lifelong learning. By offering a variety of educational programmes in different modalities, they address the diverse needs and interests of learners. By establishing flexible learning pathways, they help ensure continuity of learning throughout life.

Via Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle, LGA

The Future of VET study examined how vocational education and training (VET) has changed since the mid-1990s, and how this may influence future opportunities and challenges.

This synthesis report summarises 3 years of research involving researchers and VET experts across Europe, with discussion of findings on the content and delivery of VET, assessment practices, and the link between initial and continuing VET. In addition to connecting and synthesising the series of research papers and case studies already published, it features an analysis by country. The study provides important insights into how VET in Europe has developed over the past three decades, illustrating observed trends and developments, as well as tendencies of convergence between countries and systems.

The research has also shown that the development of VET does not necessarily form an unbroken chain leading in one direction but can be interrupted by changes of course and even reversals in policy and practice. The future of VET is still unwritten. This report aims to provide a stimulus for developing future research in this area.

Via Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle, juandoming

This report describes how entrepreneurship competence is embedded in vocational education and training (VET) in Austria. It complements existing knowledge with examples of methods, tools and approaches that can help policy-makers, VET providers and other stakeholders build better entrepreneurial learning ecosystems.

Via Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle, juandoming