Learning which aims to acquire knowledge, know-how, information, values, skills and competences – either job-specific or transversal – required in specific occupations or more broadly on the labour market.

Comment
  • VET covers initial vocational education and training, continuing vocational education and training at secondary, post-secondary and higher levels;
  • it plays an increasing role in retraining and upskilling adults;
  • VET can take place in a broad range of – formal and non-formal – settings and – public or private – sectors.
Source

Based on European Commission and Cedefop, 2021.