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News submitted in November 2009

Guidance for youth transitions: a Cedefop peer-learning event
Youth unemployment in Europe has been rising at a worrying rate. As a result, measures to help young people move between education and training and the labour market have acquired urgency. It is in this context that Cedefop has invited some 40 European and national decision-makers, researchers and guidance professionals to a peer-learning event, Guiding at-risk youth from learning to work (Thessaloniki, 26-27 November).
Posted on 20/11/2009, by Ioanna NEZI »Announcements »Highlights
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Presentation material at the Conference "The role of vocational education and training (VET) in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow"
Visit the presentation material from the conference "The role of vocational education and training (VET) in meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow" at Norra Latin in Stockholm,  on 12-....
Posted on 19/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Official Journal European Union (OJEU)
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Study on Indicators of Job Quality in the European Union
The study published by the European Parliament provides an overview of existing indicators of job quality, their development and the relevant on-going work at EU level. It further analyses the st....
Posted on 19/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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Get to know ECVET better: Questions and Answer
ECVET is a new European instrument to support lifelong learning, the mobility of European learners and flexibility of learning pathways to achieve qualifications.This guide is intended for the use of ....
Posted on 19/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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EURES so far: Matching jobs and skills in Europe for 15 years
EURES offers information, advice and job placement services to citizens of the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, and also monitors the labour market situation in and ac....
Posted on 19/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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Read more on VET: What's new in Cedefop library?
This month proposals for further reading comes from the reports produced within the framework of the peer learning activities on different clusters and more.All references are part of C....
Posted on 19/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Cedefop publications
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New European tools for training quality and credit transfer reach practitioners
On 17 and 18 November Cedefop and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture will be holding a launching conference for two new European tools: the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework (EQARF) and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) in Brussels, with the participation of over 300 representatives of training providers and other bodies and institutions from across Europe.
Posted on 16/11/2009, by John KARAMANIS »Press releases »Cedefop
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Presenting two new European tools: Launch conference of ECVET and EQARF
On 17-18 November in Brussels Cedefop and the European Commission’s DG Education and Culture are presenting two new European tools: the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework (EQARF) and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET). This technical launch of the new tools aims to examine how best to involve all stakeholders in implementing them, and to ensure that all related measures operate in tandem.
Posted on 16/11/2009, by Ioanna NEZI »Announcements »Highlights
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Manifesto for Creativity and Innovation in Europe
The "Manifesto for Creativity and Innovation in Europe" is one of the key outcomes of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009. The document is the result of a collective work of the Ambass....
Posted on 13/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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Human Resources Officer
CEDEFOP/2009/5/CA
External notice of vacancy
Call status: OpenOpen (Call status)
Posted on 13/11/2009, by John KARAMANIS »Calls and vacancies »Vacancies
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Teachers and training in VET: Outcomes of four Peer Learning activities
This brochure assembles and presents the outcomes of four Peer Learning Activities (PLAs) that were undertaken as part of the Open Method of Coordination in the context of the Education and Training 2....
Posted on 10/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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Political guidelines for the next Commission / José Manuel Barroso
The document sets out the objectives and ideas that President Barroso believes should inspire a political partnership between the Commission and the Parliament for the next five years.President Barros....
Posted on 10/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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VET in Europe – Country reports 2009
The newest VET in Europe – Country reports are already available online. These commonly structured overviews of the European VET systems can be accessed by theme and country.Previous overviews are sti....
Posted on 09/11/2009, by Michael IOANNIDES »Announcements »Highlights
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Website of the Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe - ERI SEE
Regional platform for cooperation in education and training
The Education Reform Initiative of South Eastern Europe (ERI SEE) supports sustainable education reforms through regional cooperation. It aims at fostering shared European standards in education and t....
Posted on 05/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Websites
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Malta Qualifications Framework linked to the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF)
The Malta Qualifications Council (MQC) has linked the Malta Qualifications Framework to the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF) and the Qualifications Framework of the Europe....
Posted on 05/11/2009, by Maite SANTOS »Documents »Other institutions' publications
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A new Director-General for Education and Culture
Jan Truszczyński, a 59-years-old Pole, is the new Director-General for Education and Culture.
Posted on 04/11/2009, by Michael IOANNIDES »Announcements »Highlights
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New approaches to learning lead to fresh challenges in curriculum development
New ideas on teaching and learning, as well as recent European policy developments on qualifications are affecting the way in which curricula are drawn. At the same time, changes in curriculum organisation are affecting teaching and learning patterns at all educational levels. This dynamic is to be the main topic of discussion at the Cedefop workshop on Curriculum innovation and reform: policies and practices, to be held in Thessaloniki on 9-10 November.
Posted on 02/11/2009, by Michael IOANNIDES »Press releases »Cedefop
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