Cedefop

Cedefop is commissioning a study to gain a deeper and more detailed understanding of the functioning of sectoral training funds managed by the social partners in a selected number of countries. The study targets in particular policy makers and stakeholders involved in VET activities at sectoral level and aims to foster policy learning as regards the development and implementation of sectoral training funds in Europe.

The meeting will address the key aspects of the study in particular:

• The rational for carrying out the study
• Objectives and strategy
• General overview and feasibility of the methodology proposed by IKEI
• Discussion about the expected outcomes of the study

The kick-off meeting will take place on 17 May 2007 in Cedefop premises in Thessaloniki.