The priorities to modernise VET remain valid - we must stay focused and reinforce efforts to consolidate and build on achievements so far.
These are the main conclusions of Cedefops second review of the progress made by the EU, Member States, EFTA/EEA and candidate countries in modernising VET. Cedefop also advocated adequate investment in VET, older workers lifelong learning, teacher and trainer development, more and better data and research on VET and coordinated policies.
The summary findings were presented and discussed during a meeting of the education ministers of 33 countries and the European social partners in Helsinki on 5 December 2006 held in the framework of Copenhagen Process (Enhanced European Cooperation in VET) Cedefops full report will be published in Spring 2007.