New publication: Spotlight on VET Norway

Some of the main points:

• Upper secondary vocational education and training (VET) in Norway is conducted both in schools and in public and private enterprises.
• There are many possibilities for transition to higher education from upper secondary VET.
• Adults over 25 have on application a statutory right to upper secondary education and training. Education should be adapted to the individual’s needs and life situation.
• In higher education there is no formal or other distinction between vocational and non-vocational.
• The Ministry of Education and Research has overall responsibility for education and training at all levels.
• The social contract on VET, signed by social partners and the
• authorities in 2012, aims to increase the number of apprenticeships to meet demand from applicants.