Commission organises first European Vocational Skills Week

On 5 December 2016, the European Commission annound the organising of the first European Vocational Skills Week to inspire people to discover, use and improve their talents and abilities through vocational training bound to take place from 5-9 December.

More than 650 events took place in all 28 EU Member States, EFTA and EU Candidate countries – showcasing the crucial role of VET (Vocational education and training) in promoting skills, jobs, innovation and competitiveness.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Developing skills for the labour market - The Riga Conclusions - European cooperation in vocational education and training 2015-2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/developing-skills-for-the-labour-market-the-riga-conclusions-european-cooperation-in-vocational-education-and-training-2015-2020/

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/16/4096, 05.12.16: Questions and Answers on the European Vocational Skills Week http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-4096_en.htm

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