Resources

This section proposes a selection of inspiring examples, including:

These examples were selected as part of the Cedefop study ‘Leaving education early: putting vocational education and training (VET) centre stage’. Would you like to know more about the methodology used to select the examples and the countries covered? Go to About >

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  • Tools
    Inclusive Learner Engagement for VET institutions Toolkit
    The Inclusive Engagement of Underrepresented Students in Vocational Education & Training (InclusiVET) project

    The main objective of the InclusiVET project is to contribute to more inclusive and learner-centred environments in Vocational Education & Training (VET) systems across Europe, by creating interventions aimed at increasing underrepresented learners’ engagement in the governance, quality, and life of their schools.

    Belgium
    France
    Hungary
    Malta
    Poland
    Slovenia
  • Tools
    Clash of Wizardry, E-MaGIC Erasmus+ project
    The mathemagic game - Education in mathematics in game-based immersive contexts (E-MaGIC)

    Do you have what it takes to become a powerful wizard? Make your friends grovel in front of you when they see your mastery of mathemagic spells!
    Clash of Wizardry is a magic duelling game where players compete using magic spells powered by maths that are triggered by correctly solving equations. It aims to enhance the mathematical skills of young people in a fun and empowering way.

    Germany
    Greece
    Italy
    Portugal
  • Good practice
    EqUal iNclusIon of LGBTIQ stUdents in VET (UNIQUE)
    A European Erasmus (KA3) project on social inclusion of LGBTIQ students

    The UNIQUE project developed a methodology to stimulate VET Teachers/Trainers and managers to become ‘Ambassadors’ of LGBTIQ inclusion in their institutions and beyond and train them on how to effectively address incidents of discrimination against LGBTIQ VET learners, create safer classrooms and design more inclusive training materials.

    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Germany
    Greece
    Netherlands
    Poland
  • Good practice
    Co-created Education through Social Inclusion (COSI.ed)

    Co-created Education through Social Inclusion (COSI.ed) is an international project with the main objective of developing a socio-educational model for working effectively with young people at risk of social exclusion, particularly early leavers from education and training or those at risk of leaving education early.

    Denmark
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Spain
  • Good practice
    STEP 3
    Smart Training Education Platform

    Based on DigComp 2.0 methodology, the STEP 3 online course consists of key components of digital competence within five areas - including: 1) information and data literacy, 2) communication and collaboration, 3) digital content creation, 4) safety, and 5) problem solving. It offers a wide range of resources that are accessible to everyone and can be used to develop digital skills. The platform is a valuable resource for both teachers and learners, offering a variety of useful e-tools and applications in the format of video instruction.

    Belgium
    Cyprus
    Germany
    Greece
    Italy
    Portugal
  • Good practice
    SHOW-VET
    Smooth Hybrid and Online Working for VET

    SHOW-VET aims to provide VET for all people smoothly and ecologically regardless of their residency or challenging life situation.

    Belgium
    Finland
    Italy
    Netherlands
    Spain
  • Publications
    VET Teachers and Trainers’ Competence in Creating Inclusion and Excellence – European Policy Agenda, Approaches and Challenges
    Psifidou I., Pevec Grm S. (2021) - Book chapter in Technical, Vocational Educ., Vol. 34, Frank Bünning et al. (Eds): Technical and Vocational Teacher Education and Training in International and Development Co-Operation (Chapter 7)

    Building on the work of Cedefop, this article presents the EU policy agenda and central activities related to VET teachers and trainers as well as linkages to the European strategies for vocational education and training (VET); approaches and models of VET teacher and trainer professional development in the member states (MS).

    EU level
  • Good practice
    OrientaFP. Networking and innovation to support and guide students in transition to vocational training and work
    Orientafp. Treball en xarxa i innovació per al suport i l’orientació de l’alumnat en la transició a l’FP i al món laboral. (Catalan)

    The programme is focused on the design and implementation of strategies addressed to improve students’ engagement, develop social and personal competences and provide tools for academic and/or professional success.

    Spain
  • Good practice
    Early School Workers (ESW)

    Erasmus+ project “Early School Workers” was designed and carried out to provide VET teachers and schools with guidelines and tools to support learners from becoming early school leavers and increase the employability of youngsters while fostering their active role in the society.

    Belgium
    Germany
    Italy
    Spain
    United Kingdom
  • Publications
    Digital gap during COVID-19 for VET learners at risk in Europe
    Synthesis report based on preliminary information on seven countries provided by Cedefop’s Network of Ambassadors tackling early leaving from VET

    Cedefop’s ambassadors for tackling early leaving from education and training call for further support to address the needs of learners at risk and ensure their equal access to quality distance learning.

     
     
    EU level
    Germany
    Greece
    Portugal
    Romania
    Spain
    Türkiye
    United Kingdom
  • Publications
    Leaving education early: putting vocational education and training centre stage
    Volume II: evaluating policy impact

    This Cedefop study focuses on the contribution that vocational education and training (VET) can make to reducing early leaving from education and training (ELET).

    EU level
  • Publications
    Leaving education early: putting vocational education and training centre stage
    Volume I: investigating causes and extent

    This Cedefop study examines the contribution that vocational education and training (VET) can make to reducing early leaving from education and training (ELET).

    EU level
  • Good practice
    Spanish Association of Second Chance Schools (E2O España)
    Asociación Española de Escuelas de Segunda Oportunidad (E2O España)

    The Second Chance School offer practical and effective solutions to all young people in Spain without a job or qualification, through the development of an innovative model of Second Chance School (E2O).

    Spain
  • Publications
    Tackling early leaving from education and training in Europe
    Strategies, policies and measures

    This joint Eurydice/Cedefop report sheds light on early leaving from education and training – a serious challenge in many EU countries. It aims to add value to Member States’ and the European Commission’s endeavours in this area by monitoring developments in the design and implementation of strategies, policies and measures to combat early leaving and support student learning.

    EU level
  • Good practice
    Guidance at School: Tutoring, support and study continuation

    Guidance process in secondary education to accompany the student in his/her process of personal development and study continuation.

    Spain
  • Tools
    Stay@School - The School Inclusion Project Transfer of Innovation. Educational Products.

    The project Stay @ school developed several tools to help teachers assess the risk of school dropout, including questionnaires for students, teachers and parents.

    Belgium
    Italy
    Romania
    Spain
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