The workshop will explore how vocational education and training (VET) and skills practices are shaped by national and regional ecosystems across Europe. Drawing on comparative research and case studies, the session will examine effective approaches to the organisation, delivery, and collaboration in VET systems.
This workshop will be of particular interest to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers involved in VET and skills development, offering practical insights and comparative learning opportunities.
Participation is free of charge, but prior online registration is required.
Agenda
(All times in Central European Time – CET)
10:00-10:10 Welcome and context
Sally-Anne Barnes, University of Leicester&
Jaana Kettunen, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ (JYU)
10:10-10:40 Evidence on Skills Ecosystems
Presentation Sally-Anne Barnes & Jaana Kettunen
Commentary: Terence Hogarth, Institute for Employment Research (IER)
10:40-12:20 Practices across Europe: Case studies
- Management and organisation of VET: Triin Roosalu, Estonia and Petya Ilieva-Trichkova, Bulgaria
- Delivery and support: Eva Steinheimer, Austria and Daniel Neff, Germany
- Multi-agency collaborations: Jaana Kettunen & Hanna Pullinen, Finland, Tove Mogstad Aspøy and Markus Roos Breines, Norway and Chandrima Roy, UK
- Q & A
12:20-12:30 Closing remarks
